WIS CENTRAL
Carrying WIS CENTRAL over STH 169
15.0M N JCT STH 13, Iron, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WIS CENTRAL
The WIS CENTRAL bridge in Iron, Wisconsin carries WIS CENTRAL over STH 169. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber. Daily traffic averages 331 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WIS CENTRAL compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1918
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 331 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B26067300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WIS CENTRAL 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 WIS CENTRAL against other structures in Iron 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 WIS CENTRAL?
WIS CENTRAL in Iron, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WIS CENTRAL inspected?
WIS CENTRAL'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 331 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WIS CENTRAL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WIS CENTRAL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WIS CENTRAL.
Who is responsible for maintaining WIS CENTRAL?
Ownership is not specified for WIS CENTRAL in the NBI.
How old is WIS CENTRAL and does age affect safety?
WIS CENTRAL was built in 1918, making it 108 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.
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