FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOGGING ROAD

Carrying LOGGING ROAD over STREAM

KUPREANOF ISLAND AT KAKE, Petersburg, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOGGING ROAD

The LOGGING ROAD bridge in Petersburg, Alaska carries LOGGING ROAD over STREAM. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.1 metric tons.

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

How LOGGING ROAD compares

▲ 18.3
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Alaska bridges
115
Bridges in Petersburg · 10 in Poor condition
LOGGING ROAD 53.1 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
53.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100521000010760

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 LOGGING 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 LOGGING ROAD 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 LOGGING ROAD?

LOGGING ROAD in Petersburg, Alaska, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.

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 Good 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 53.1 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 2003, making it 23 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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