FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 29-HUDSON RD

Carrying STH 29-HUDSON RD over RED CEDAR RIVER

0.1M E JCT CTH P, Dunn, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 29-HUDSON RD

The STH 29-HUDSON RD bridge in Dunn, Wisconsin carries STH 29-HUDSON RD over RED CEDAR RIVER. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 106.7 meters (350 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 STH 29-HUDSON RD compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Wisconsin bridges
252
Bridges in Dunn · 21 in Poor condition
STH 29-HUDSON RD 24.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
106.7 m (350 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B17000500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, 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 STH 29-HUDSON RD 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 STH 29-HUDSON RD against other structures in Dunn 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 STH 29-HUDSON RD?

STH 29-HUDSON RD in Dunn, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 29-HUDSON RD inspected?

STH 29-HUDSON 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 5,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 29-HUDSON RD 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 STH 29-HUDSON RD?

STH 29-HUDSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 29-HUDSON RD?

STH 29-HUDSON RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 29-HUDSON RD and does age affect safety?

STH 29-HUDSON RD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

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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