FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SALTRY POINT ROAD

Carrying SALTRY POINT ROAD over UNNAMED CREEK

1.2 MILES EAST ON CEDAR S, Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SALTRY POINT ROAD

The SALTRY POINT ROAD bridge in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska carries SALTRY POINT ROAD over UNNAMED CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

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 22.8 metric tons.

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

How SALTRY POINT ROAD compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Alaska bridges
185
Bridges in Prince of Wales-Hyder · 14 in Poor condition
SALTRY POINT ROAD 22.8 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.3
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
Indian Tribal Government
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
A420

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.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SALTRY POINT 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 SALTRY POINT ROAD 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 SALTRY POINT ROAD?

SALTRY POINT ROAD in Prince of Wales-Hyder, 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 SALTRY POINT ROAD inspected?

SALTRY POINT 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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SALTRY POINT 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 SALTRY POINT ROAD?

SALTRY POINT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SALTRY POINT ROAD?

SALTRY POINT ROAD is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

How old is SALTRY POINT ROAD and does age affect safety?

SALTRY POINT ROAD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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