Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · NE of Nikiski · Structure no. 2389
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter Creek is a steel other carrying Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Kenai Spur HWY Ext over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.