FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD WATER ST

Carrying LRD WATER ST over LA CROSSE RIVER

0.1M S JCT STH 16, Monroe, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD WATER ST

The LRD WATER ST bridge in Monroe, Wisconsin carries LRD WATER ST over LA CROSSE RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 27.0 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,500 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How LRD WATER ST compares

▲ 7.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Wisconsin bridges
385
Bridges in Monroe · 12 in Poor condition
LRD WATER ST 40.5 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
27.0 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
16.0 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B41014600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD WATER ST 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 WATER ST against other structures in Monroe 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 WATER ST?

LRD WATER ST in Monroe, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD WATER ST inspected?

LRD WATER ST'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 5,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD WATER ST 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 WATER ST?

LRD WATER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD WATER ST?

LRD WATER ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD WATER ST and does age affect safety?

LRD WATER ST was built in 1977, making it 49 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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