FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD CAPITOL VIEW R

Carrying LRD CAPITOL VIEW R over PHEASANT BRANCH CREEK

0.2M N JCT AIRPORT RD, Dane, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD CAPITOL VIEW R

The LRD CAPITOL VIEW R bridge in Dane, Wisconsin carries LRD CAPITOL VIEW R over PHEASANT BRANCH CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.4 meters (28 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How LRD CAPITOL VIEW R compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Wisconsin bridges
624
Bridges in Dane · 35 in Poor condition
LRD CAPITOL VIEW R 24.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.5
Serviceability /30
26.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.4 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B13025600000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

LRD CAPITOL VIEW R 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 CAPITOL VIEW R 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 CAPITOL VIEW R?

LRD CAPITOL VIEW R 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 CAPITOL VIEW R inspected?

LRD CAPITOL VIEW R'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 CAPITOL VIEW R 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 CAPITOL VIEW R?

LRD CAPITOL VIEW R has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD CAPITOL VIEW R?

LRD CAPITOL VIEW R is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD CAPITOL VIEW R and does age affect safety?

LRD CAPITOL VIEW R was built in 1966, making it 60 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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