FDR 6540
Carrying FDR 6540 over STREAM - HAMILTON 80R23
ETOLIN ISLAND, Wrangell City and, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FDR 6540
The FDR 6540 bridge in Wrangell City and, Alaska carries FDR 6540 over STREAM - HAMILTON 80R23. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FDR 6540 compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Structure Number
- 100220000001136
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FDR 6540 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 FDR 6540 against other structures in Wrangell City and 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 FDR 6540?
FDR 6540 in Wrangell City and, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FDR 6540 inspected?
FDR 6540's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR 6540 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 FDR 6540?
FDR 6540 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 6540?
FDR 6540 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FDR 6540 and does age affect safety?
FDR 6540 was built in 1982, making it 44 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.
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