FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD MELODY LANE

Carrying LRD MELODY LANE over ANDERSON CREEK

0.7M W JCT CTH RP, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD MELODY LANE

The LRD MELODY LANE bridge in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin carries LRD MELODY LANE over ANDERSON CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 530 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How LRD MELODY LANE compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Wisconsin bridges
256
Bridges in Fond du Lac · 26 in Poor condition
LRD MELODY LANE 32.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
530 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B20004000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD MELODY LANE 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 MELODY LANE against other structures in Fond du Lac 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 MELODY LANE?

LRD MELODY LANE in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD MELODY LANE inspected?

LRD MELODY LANE'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 530 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD MELODY LANE 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 MELODY LANE?

LRD MELODY LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD MELODY LANE?

LRD MELODY LANE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD MELODY LANE and does age affect safety?

LRD MELODY LANE was built in 1996, making it 30 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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