LRD EMERSON RD
Carrying LRD EMERSON RD over YELLOW RIVER
0.3M N JCT CTH X, Burnett, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD EMERSON RD
The LRD EMERSON RD bridge in Burnett, Wisconsin carries LRD EMERSON RD over YELLOW RIVER. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.8 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108 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 7/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD EMERSON RD compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 21.8 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 108 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B07004200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
LRD EMERSON 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 EMERSON RD against other structures in Burnett 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 EMERSON RD?
LRD EMERSON RD in Burnett, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD EMERSON RD inspected?
LRD EMERSON 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 108 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD EMERSON 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 EMERSON RD?
LRD EMERSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD EMERSON RD?
LRD EMERSON RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD EMERSON RD and does age affect safety?
LRD EMERSON RD was built in 1998, making it 28 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.
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