FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOGGING ROAD

Carrying LOGGING ROAD over CORNER CREEK TRIB

CORNER BAY, Sitka City and, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
94 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOGGING ROAD

The LOGGING ROAD bridge in Sitka City and, Alaska carries LOGGING ROAD over CORNER CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 94.3 metric tons.

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

How LOGGING ROAD compares

▲ 59.5
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Alaska bridges
32
Bridges in Sitka City and · 1 in Poor condition
LOGGING ROAD 94.3 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−7.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
94.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Last Reconstructed
1996
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Structure Number
100310000001013

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

LOGGING ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LOGGING ROAD against other structures in Sitka 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 LOGGING ROAD?

LOGGING ROAD in Sitka City and, Alaska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOGGING ROAD inspected?

LOGGING ROAD'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. LOGGING ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOGGING ROAD?

LOGGING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 94.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOGGING ROAD?

LOGGING ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is LOGGING ROAD and does age affect safety?

LOGGING ROAD was built in 1974, making it 52 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.

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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