US Bridges

Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek

Good

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.9 · Structure no. 1783

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLowell Point Road
CrossesSpruce Creek
LocationMile Point 1.9
RouteCounty Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.07361, -149.44528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell Point Road over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.