FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD 2ND AVE

Carrying LRD 2ND AVE over BARABOO RIVER

0.6M W JCT STH 123, Sauk, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD 2ND AVE

The LRD 2ND AVE bridge in Sauk, Wisconsin carries LRD 2ND AVE over BARABOO RIVER. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 47.9 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,552 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 LRD 2ND AVE compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Wisconsin bridges
277
Bridges in Sauk · 24 in Poor condition
LRD 2ND AVE 30.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.3
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
47.9 m (157 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,552 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B56011600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD 2ND AVE 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 2ND AVE against other structures in Sauk 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 2ND AVE?

LRD 2ND AVE in Sauk, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD 2ND AVE inspected?

LRD 2ND AVE'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 3,552 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 2ND AVE 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 2ND AVE?

LRD 2ND AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 2ND AVE?

LRD 2ND AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD 2ND AVE and does age affect safety?

LRD 2ND AVE was built in 1993, making it 33 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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