Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 35.1 · Structure no. 2270
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,130 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River 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 Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River carry?
About 3,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Highway over East Fork Moose River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.