FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

6415

Carrying 6415 over NO DATA ENTERED

KUIU ISLAND, Petersburg, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 6415

The 6415 bridge in Petersburg, Alaska carries 6415 over NO DATA ENTERED. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How 6415 compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Alaska bridges
115
Bridges in Petersburg · 10 in Poor condition
6415 32.7 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100521000003094

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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 6415 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 6415 against other structures in Petersburg 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 6415?

6415 in Petersburg, 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 6415 inspected?

6415'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 5 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 6415 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 6415?

6415 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 6415?

6415 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is 6415 and does age affect safety?

6415 was built in 2002, making it 24 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.