FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD TECUMSEH AVE

Carrying LRD TECUMSEH AVE over LAGOON DU NORD

1.6M N JCT USH 12, Dane, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD TECUMSEH AVE

The LRD TECUMSEH AVE bridge in Dane, Wisconsin carries LRD TECUMSEH AVE over LAGOON DU NORD. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 215 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 17.8 metric tons.

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

How LRD TECUMSEH AVE compares

▼ 15.5
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Wisconsin bridges
624
Bridges in Dane · 35 in Poor condition
LRD TECUMSEH AVE 17.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
11.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
17.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
215 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B13007400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 TECUMSEH AVE 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 TECUMSEH AVE against other structures in Dane 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 TECUMSEH AVE?

LRD TECUMSEH AVE in Dane, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD TECUMSEH AVE inspected?

LRD TECUMSEH AVE'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 215 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD TECUMSEH AVE 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 TECUMSEH AVE?

LRD TECUMSEH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD TECUMSEH AVE?

LRD TECUMSEH AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD TECUMSEH AVE and does age affect safety?

LRD TECUMSEH AVE was built in 1957, making it 69 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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