Wrangell City and County Bridge Report Card
Wrangell City and County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wrangell City and County, Alaska
Wrangell City and County has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.2% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wrangell City and County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.2% | 10.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.8% of measured traffic | 4.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 35 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 863 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 35 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 50 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wrangell City and County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fdr 6540 over Stream - Hamilton 60r36 | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1982 |
| Fdr 6265 over Stream -perm | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1980 |
| Logging Road over No Data Entered | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1991 |
| Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek | High traffic | Fair | 230 | 1973 |
| Mccormack CR RD over Mccormack Creek | High traffic | Good | 230 | 1998 |
| Fdr 6265 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 50 | 1982 |
| Logging Road over Stream | High traffic | Good | 50 | 1988 |
| Fdr 6265 over Stream - Perm | High traffic | Good | 50 | 1989 |
| Marine HWY Route over Wrangell Ferry Terminal | High traffic | Fair | 22 | 1987 |
| Fdr 3270 over Stream - Perm | High traffic | Good | 10 | 1982 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.