FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FROSTY ROAD

Carrying FROSTY ROAD over THIRD CREEK

FROSTY ROAD SW COLD BAY, Aleutians East, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FROSTY ROAD

The FROSTY ROAD bridge in Aleutians East, Alaska carries FROSTY ROAD over THIRD CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FROSTY ROAD compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Alaska bridges
3
Bridges in Aleutians East · 1 in Poor condition
FROSTY ROAD 24.5 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
3.4 m (11 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000074520-00032

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FROSTY ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FROSTY ROAD against other structures in Aleutians East and across Alaska. Alaska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FROSTY ROAD?

FROSTY ROAD in Aleutians East, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FROSTY ROAD inspected?

FROSTY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FROSTY ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FROSTY ROAD?

FROSTY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FROSTY ROAD?

FROSTY ROAD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

How old is FROSTY ROAD and does age affect safety?

FROSTY ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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