FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD SWARTZ ST

Carrying LRD SWARTZ ST over SWAN CREEK

0.1M S JCT STH 48, Sawyer, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD SWARTZ ST

The LRD SWARTZ ST bridge in Sawyer, Wisconsin carries LRD SWARTZ ST over SWAN CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 119 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 SWARTZ ST compares

▲ 7.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Wisconsin bridges
98
Bridges in Sawyer · 12 in Poor condition
LRD SWARTZ ST 40.5 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
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
1994
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.2 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
119 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B57005300000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 SWARTZ 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 SWARTZ ST 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 SWARTZ ST?

LRD SWARTZ ST in Sawyer, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD SWARTZ ST inspected?

LRD SWARTZ 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 119 vehicles per day.

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

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

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

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD SWARTZ ST?

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

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

LRD SWARTZ ST was built in 1994, making it 32 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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