CANADIAN NATIONAL
Carrying CANADIAN NATIONAL over LRD CHURCH ST
4.5M N JCT STH 54 TO W, Portage, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CANADIAN NATIONAL
The CANADIAN NATIONAL bridge in Portage, Wisconsin carries CANADIAN NATIONAL over LRD CHURCH ST. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 99 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 CANADIAN NATIONAL compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 99 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B49043500000000
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 CANADIAN NATIONAL 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 CANADIAN NATIONAL against other structures in Portage 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 CANADIAN NATIONAL?
CANADIAN NATIONAL in Portage, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CANADIAN NATIONAL inspected?
CANADIAN NATIONAL'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 99 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CANADIAN NATIONAL 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 CANADIAN NATIONAL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CANADIAN NATIONAL.
Who is responsible for maintaining CANADIAN NATIONAL?
Ownership is not specified for CANADIAN NATIONAL in the NBI.
How old is CANADIAN NATIONAL and does age affect safety?
CANADIAN NATIONAL was built in 1939, making it 87 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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