FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD ROSECRANS RD

Carrying LRD ROSECRANS RD over DEVIL RIVER STATE TRAIL

0.5M S JCT CTH R, Brown, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD ROSECRANS RD

The LRD ROSECRANS RD bridge in Brown, Wisconsin carries LRD ROSECRANS RD over DEVIL RIVER STATE TRAIL. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 59.8 meters (196 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 258 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

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

How LRD ROSECRANS RD compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Wisconsin bridges
478
Bridges in Brown · 18 in Poor condition
LRD ROSECRANS RD 19.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
59.8 m (196 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
258 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B05004800000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

LRD ROSECRANS RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LRD ROSECRANS RD against other structures in Brown 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 ROSECRANS RD?

LRD ROSECRANS RD in Brown, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD ROSECRANS RD inspected?

LRD ROSECRANS 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 258 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD ROSECRANS RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LRD ROSECRANS RD?

LRD ROSECRANS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD ROSECRANS RD?

LRD ROSECRANS RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD ROSECRANS RD and does age affect safety?

LRD ROSECRANS RD was built in 1959, making it 67 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.