FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UNNAMED ROAD

Carrying UNNAMED ROAD over UNNAMED CREEK

18.6 MILES EAST OF HYDABU, Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UNNAMED ROAD

The UNNAMED ROAD bridge in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska carries UNNAMED 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.

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

How UNNAMED ROAD compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Alaska bridges
185
Bridges in Prince of Wales-Hyder · 14 in Poor condition
UNNAMED ROAD 31.7 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.8
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
Indian Tribal Government
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
E09211078320

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

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

UNNAMED ROAD in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UNNAMED ROAD inspected?

UNNAMED 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. UNNAMED ROAD 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 UNNAMED ROAD?

UNNAMED ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UNNAMED ROAD?

UNNAMED ROAD is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

How old is UNNAMED ROAD and does age affect safety?

UNNAMED 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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