US Bridges

Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow River

Good

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 18.0 · Structure no. 4001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow River is a steel culvert carrying Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow River in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeward Highway
CrossesSeward HWY Oh Snow River
LocationMile Point 18.0
RouteState Highway 31
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.33861, -149.34389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow 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 Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Seward Highway over Seward HWY Oh Snow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.