FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD SECTION LINE R

Carrying LRD SECTION LINE R over BR DODGE BRANCH

1.4M W JCT CTH Y, Iowa, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD SECTION LINE R

The LRD SECTION LINE R bridge in Iowa, Wisconsin carries LRD SECTION LINE R over BR DODGE BRANCH. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 SECTION LINE R compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Wisconsin bridges
212
Bridges in Iowa · 12 in Poor condition
LRD SECTION LINE R 32.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B25004900000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD SECTION LINE R 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 SECTION LINE R against other structures in Iowa 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 SECTION LINE R?

LRD SECTION LINE R in Iowa, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD SECTION LINE R inspected?

LRD SECTION LINE 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 260 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD SECTION LINE R 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 SECTION LINE R?

LRD SECTION LINE R has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD SECTION LINE R?

LRD SECTION LINE R is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD SECTION LINE R and does age affect safety?

LRD SECTION LINE R was built in 1987, making it 39 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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