LRD DEER TAIL ROAD
Carrying LRD DEER TAIL ROAD over DEER TAIL CREEK
2.2M E JCT CTH G-65, Rusk, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD DEER TAIL ROAD
The LRD DEER TAIL ROAD bridge in Rusk, Wisconsin carries LRD DEER TAIL ROAD over DEER TAIL CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.0 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 29.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD DEER TAIL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 19.0 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 108 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B54003200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD DEER TAIL ROAD 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 DEER TAIL ROAD against other structures in Rusk 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 DEER TAIL ROAD?
LRD DEER TAIL ROAD in Rusk, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD DEER TAIL ROAD inspected?
LRD DEER TAIL ROAD'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 108 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD DEER TAIL ROAD 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 DEER TAIL ROAD?
LRD DEER TAIL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD DEER TAIL ROAD?
LRD DEER TAIL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD DEER TAIL ROAD and does age affect safety?
LRD DEER TAIL ROAD was built in 1985, making it 41 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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