Sterling Highway over Sterling Wildlife UP #6
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 20.7 · Structure no. 4121
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Highway over Sterling Wildlife UP #6 is a steel culvert carrying Sterling Highway over Sterling Wildlife UP #6 in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,130 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Highway over Sterling Wildlife UP #6 built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Highway over Sterling Wildlife UP #6 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 Sterling Wildlife UP #6 carry?
About 4,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Highway over Sterling Wildlife UP #6?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Sterling Highway over Sterling Wildlife UP #6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.