Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 7.9 · Structure no. 4003
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2 in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 88 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 6 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2 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 Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2 carry?
About 2,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Seward Highway over Grouse Creek No. 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.