FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FDR 6265

Carrying FDR 6265 over STREAM - PERM

WRANGELL ISLAND, Wrangell City and, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FDR 6265

The FDR 6265 bridge in Wrangell City and, Alaska carries FDR 6265 over STREAM - PERM. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.

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

How FDR 6265 compares

▲ 8.6
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Alaska bridges
55
Bridges in Wrangell City and · 4 in Poor condition
FDR 6265 43.4 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−5.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100220000001165

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FDR 6265 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 6265 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 6265?

FDR 6265 in Wrangell City and, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FDR 6265 inspected?

FDR 6265'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR 6265 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FDR 6265?

FDR 6265 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 6265?

FDR 6265 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FDR 6265 and does age affect safety?

FDR 6265 was built in 1989, making it 37 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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