3000000-93.844
Carrying 3000000-93.844 over PERM
WHALE PASS, Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 3000000-93.844
The 3000000-93.844 bridge in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska carries 3000000-93.844 over PERM. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 27.7 meters (91 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 3000000-93.844 compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1987
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.7 m (91 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100540000001085
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 3000000-93.844 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 3000000-93.844 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 3000000-93.844?
3000000-93.844 in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 3000000-93.844 inspected?
3000000-93.844'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. 3000000-93.844 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 3000000-93.844?
3000000-93.844 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 3000000-93.844?
3000000-93.844 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is 3000000-93.844 and does age affect safety?
3000000-93.844 was built in 1987, making it 39 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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.
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