Sterling Highway over Crooked Creek
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 72.4 · Structure no. 4070
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,770
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Highway over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sterling Highway over Crooked Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Highway over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Highway over Crooked 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 Sterling Highway over Crooked Creek carry?
About 5,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Highway over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).
Who owns Sterling Highway over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.