Forest Road over Lost Creek
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1838
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 487
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road over Lost Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Lost Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Lost Creek 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 Forest Road over Lost Creek carry?
About 487 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road over Lost Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.