FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD 22 1/2 STREET

Carrying LRD 22 1/2 STREET over CHETEK RIVER

1.5M S JCT CTH I, Barron, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD 22 1/2 STREET

The LRD 22 1/2 STREET bridge in Barron, Wisconsin carries LRD 22 1/2 STREET over CHETEK RIVER. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 54 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.

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

How LRD 22 1/2 STREET compares

▲ 10.4
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Wisconsin bridges
321
Bridges in Barron · 17 in Poor condition
LRD 22 1/2 STREET 43.7 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.8 m (124 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
54 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B03013800000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD 22 1/2 STREET 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 LRD 22 1/2 STREET against other structures in Barron and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin 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 LRD 22 1/2 STREET?

LRD 22 1/2 STREET in Barron, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD 22 1/2 STREET inspected?

LRD 22 1/2 STREET'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 54 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 22 1/2 STREET 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 LRD 22 1/2 STREET?

LRD 22 1/2 STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 22 1/2 STREET?

LRD 22 1/2 STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD 22 1/2 STREET and does age affect safety?

LRD 22 1/2 STREET was built in 1997, making it 29 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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