Seward Highway over Moose Creek
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 31.8 · Structure no. 4090
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Moose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Seward Highway over Moose Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 Moose Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seward Highway over Moose 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Seward Highway over Moose Creek carry?
About 1,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Moose Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Seward Highway over Moose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.