Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River
FairPosted for loadKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1834
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River is a steel truss - thru carrying Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dorothy Drive over North Fork Anchor River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.