FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY

Carrying LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY over WAUMANDEE CREEK

1.2M E JCT STH 88, Buffalo, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY

The LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY bridge in Buffalo, Wisconsin carries LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY over WAUMANDEE CREEK. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.9 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.2 metric tons.

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

How LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Wisconsin bridges
239
Bridges in Buffalo · 20 in Poor condition
LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY 40.2 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.9 m (144 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B06023600000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 SCHOEPP VALLEY 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 SCHOEPP VALLEY 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 SCHOEPP VALLEY?

LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY in Buffalo, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY inspected?

LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY?

LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY?

LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY and does age affect safety?

LRD SCHOEPP VALLEY was built in 2017, making it 9 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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