FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD ROOT RIVER PAR

Carrying LRD ROOT RIVER PAR over ROOT RIVER

0.5M E OF JCT W/ 76TH ST., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD ROOT RIVER PAR

The LRD ROOT RIVER PAR bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD ROOT RIVER PAR over ROOT RIVER. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.6 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 980 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.

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

How LRD ROOT RIVER PAR compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
LRD ROOT RIVER PAR 39.2 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.6 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
15.5 m (51 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
980 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40075000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, 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 LRD ROOT RIVER PAR 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 ROOT RIVER PAR against other structures in Milwaukee 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 ROOT RIVER PAR?

LRD ROOT RIVER PAR in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD ROOT RIVER PAR inspected?

LRD ROOT RIVER PAR'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 980 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD ROOT RIVER PAR 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 LRD ROOT RIVER PAR?

LRD ROOT RIVER PAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD ROOT RIVER PAR?

LRD ROOT RIVER PAR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LRD ROOT RIVER PAR and does age affect safety?

LRD ROOT RIVER PAR was built in 2010, making it 16 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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