FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

3065000-2.349

Carrying 3065000-2.349 over MOD

WHALE PASS, Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 3065000-2.349

The 3065000-2.349 bridge in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska carries 3065000-2.349 over MOD. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 20.4 metric tons.

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

How 3065000-2.349 compares

▼ 14.4
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Alaska bridges
185
Bridges in Prince of Wales-Hyder · 14 in Poor condition
3065000-2.349 20.4 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.5
Serviceability /30
16.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Last Reconstructed
2003
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
Structure Number
100540000001067

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

3065000-2.349 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 3065000-2.349 against other structures in Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 3065000-2.349?

3065000-2.349 in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 3065000-2.349 inspected?

3065000-2.349'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. 3065000-2.349 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 3065000-2.349?

3065000-2.349 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 3065000-2.349?

3065000-2.349 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is 3065000-2.349 and does age affect safety?

3065000-2.349 was built in 1991, making it 35 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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