OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR
Carrying OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR over STH 64-BRIDGE ST
1.2M E JCT STH 178, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR
The OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR bridge in Chippewa, Wisconsin carries OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR over STH 64-BRIDGE ST. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 3,380 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1927
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,380 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B09099000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR 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 OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR against other structures in Chippewa 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 OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR?
OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR in Chippewa, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR inspected?
OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR'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 3,380 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR?
Ownership is not specified for OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR in the NBI.
How old is OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR and does age affect safety?
OLD ABE TRAIL (DNR was built in 1927, making it 99 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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