FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH BUS STH 26-MAI

Carrying STH BUS STH 26-MAI over ROCK RIVER

3.9M N JCT CTH K TO N, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH BUS STH 26-MAI

The STH BUS STH 26-MAI bridge in Jefferson, Wisconsin carries STH BUS STH 26-MAI over ROCK RIVER. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 127.6 meters (419 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.

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

How STH BUS STH 26-MAI compares

▲ 4.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Wisconsin bridges
186
Bridges in Jefferson · 9 in Poor condition
STH BUS STH 26-MAI 38.2 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
127.6 m (419 ft)
Deck Width
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B28019200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 9/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH BUS STH 26-MAI 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 BUS STH 26-MAI against other structures in Jefferson 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 BUS STH 26-MAI?

STH BUS STH 26-MAI in Jefferson, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH BUS STH 26-MAI inspected?

STH BUS STH 26-MAI'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 8,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH BUS STH 26-MAI is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STH BUS STH 26-MAI?

STH BUS STH 26-MAI has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH BUS STH 26-MAI?

STH BUS STH 26-MAI is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is STH BUS STH 26-MAI and does age affect safety?

STH BUS STH 26-MAI was built in 2023, making it 3 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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