FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD BRANDHORST RD

Carrying LRD BRANDHORST RD over BR TREMPEALEAU RIVER

0.1M S JCT CTH P, Buffalo, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD BRANDHORST RD

The LRD BRANDHORST RD bridge in Buffalo, Wisconsin carries LRD BRANDHORST RD over BR TREMPEALEAU RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 91 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How LRD BRANDHORST RD compares

▲ 5.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Wisconsin bridges
239
Bridges in Buffalo · 20 in Poor condition
LRD BRANDHORST RD 38.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
91 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B06007800000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD BRANDHORST RD 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 BRANDHORST RD against other structures in Buffalo 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 BRANDHORST RD?

LRD BRANDHORST RD in Buffalo, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD BRANDHORST RD inspected?

LRD BRANDHORST 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 91 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD BRANDHORST RD 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 BRANDHORST RD?

LRD BRANDHORST RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD BRANDHORST RD?

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

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

LRD BRANDHORST RD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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