FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USH 10/WALDO BLVD

Carrying USH 10/WALDO BLVD over WISCONSIN CENTRAL RR

2.3M E JCT IH 43 TO N, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USH 10/WALDO BLVD

The USH 10/WALDO BLVD bridge in Manitowoc, Wisconsin carries USH 10/WALDO BLVD over WISCONSIN CENTRAL RR. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 79.5 meters (261 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How USH 10/WALDO BLVD compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Wisconsin bridges
272
Bridges in Manitowoc · 10 in Poor condition
USH 10/WALDO BLVD 30.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
12.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Last Reconstructed
2020
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
79.5 m (261 ft)
Deck Width
21.9 m (72 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B36002900000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 10/WALDO BLVD 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 USH 10/WALDO BLVD against other structures in Manitowoc 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 USH 10/WALDO BLVD?

USH 10/WALDO BLVD in Manitowoc, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USH 10/WALDO BLVD inspected?

USH 10/WALDO BLVD'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 11,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 10/WALDO BLVD 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 USH 10/WALDO BLVD?

USH 10/WALDO BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USH 10/WALDO BLVD?

USH 10/WALDO BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is USH 10/WALDO BLVD and does age affect safety?

USH 10/WALDO BLVD was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.

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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