US Bridges

Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm

Poor

Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska · Wrangell Island · Structure no. 100220000001167

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 6265
CrossesStream -Perm
LocationWrangell Island
RouteFederal Lands Road 6265
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.32059, -132.12769
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 6265 over Stream -Perm?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.