FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ARKANSAS RANGE RD

Carrying ARKANSAS RANGE RD over BRANCH OF DELTA RIVER

1.8 KM SW OF XBRIE, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ARKANSAS RANGE RD

The ARKANSAS RANGE RD bridge in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska carries ARKANSAS RANGE RD over BRANCH OF DELTA RIVER. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.1 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

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 34.0 metric tons.

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

How ARKANSAS RANGE RD compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Alaska bridges
42
Bridges in Fairbanks North Star · 3 in Poor condition
ARKANSAS RANGE RD 34.0 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.1 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPPACDTAXBRIE2

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 ARKANSAS RANGE RD 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 ARKANSAS RANGE RD against other structures in Fairbanks North Star 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 ARKANSAS RANGE RD?

ARKANSAS RANGE RD in Fairbanks North Star, 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 ARKANSAS RANGE RD inspected?

ARKANSAS RANGE RD'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARKANSAS RANGE RD 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 ARKANSAS RANGE RD?

ARKANSAS RANGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ARKANSAS RANGE RD?

ARKANSAS RANGE RD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is ARKANSAS RANGE RD and does age affect safety?

ARKANSAS RANGE RD was built in 2022, making it 4 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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