FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD JOHN NOLAN DR

Carrying LRD JOHN NOLAN DR over MURPHY CREEK

0.2M N JCT CTH MC, Dane, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD JOHN NOLAN DR

The LRD JOHN NOLAN DR bridge in Dane, Wisconsin carries LRD JOHN NOLAN DR over MURPHY CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.4 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How LRD JOHN NOLAN DR compares

▲ 7.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Wisconsin bridges
624
Bridges in Dane · 35 in Poor condition
LRD JOHN NOLAN DR 40.5 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
8.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.4 m (64 ft)
Deck Width
30.8 m (101 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
36,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B13032600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD JOHN NOLAN DR 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 LRD JOHN NOLAN DR 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 JOHN NOLAN DR?

LRD JOHN NOLAN DR in Dane, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD JOHN NOLAN DR inspected?

LRD JOHN NOLAN DR'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 36,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD JOHN NOLAN DR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LRD JOHN NOLAN DR?

LRD JOHN NOLAN DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD JOHN NOLAN DR?

LRD JOHN NOLAN DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD JOHN NOLAN DR and does age affect safety?

LRD JOHN NOLAN DR was built in 1995, making it 31 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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