Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · 7.5 Miles West of Seward · Structure no. 9845001P0000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River 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 Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Exit Glacier Road over Resurrection River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.