FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD BLUFF SIDING F

Carrying LRD BLUFF SIDING F over CHICKEN VALLEY CREEK

0.1M N JCT STH 35-54, Buffalo, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD BLUFF SIDING F

The LRD BLUFF SIDING F bridge in Buffalo, Wisconsin carries LRD BLUFF SIDING F over CHICKEN VALLEY CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.4 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 21.1 metric tons.

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

How LRD BLUFF SIDING F compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Wisconsin bridges
239
Bridges in Buffalo · 20 in Poor condition
LRD BLUFF SIDING F 21.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.4 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B06088800000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LRD BLUFF SIDING F 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 BLUFF SIDING F 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 BLUFF SIDING F?

LRD BLUFF SIDING F in Buffalo, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD BLUFF SIDING F inspected?

LRD BLUFF SIDING F'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 117 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD BLUFF SIDING F 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 BLUFF SIDING F?

LRD BLUFF SIDING F has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD BLUFF SIDING F?

LRD BLUFF SIDING F is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD BLUFF SIDING F and does age affect safety?

LRD BLUFF SIDING F was built in 1928, making it 98 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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