FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD E SHORE DR

Carrying LRD E SHORE DR over KNUTESON CREEK

2.0M N JCT STH 48, Sawyer, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD E SHORE DR

The LRD E SHORE DR bridge in Sawyer, Wisconsin carries LRD E SHORE DR over KNUTESON CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 189 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How LRD E SHORE DR compares

▲ 12.1
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Wisconsin bridges
98
Bridges in Sawyer · 12 in Poor condition
LRD E SHORE DR 45.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
189 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B57004600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD E SHORE DR 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 E SHORE DR against other structures in Sawyer 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 E SHORE DR?

LRD E SHORE DR in Sawyer, 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 E SHORE DR inspected?

LRD E SHORE DR'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 189 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD E SHORE DR 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 E SHORE DR?

LRD E SHORE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD E SHORE DR?

LRD E SHORE DR is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD E SHORE DR and does age affect safety?

LRD E SHORE DR was built in 1992, making it 34 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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