Seward Highway over Canyon Creek
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 55.8 · Structure no. 1964
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 891 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,268
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Canyon Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,268 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seward Highway over Canyon 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 Seward Highway over Canyon Creek carry?
About 4,268 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.