FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R

Carrying LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R over BUFFALO RIVER

0.1M E JCT STH 93, Trempealeau, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R

The LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R bridge in Trempealeau, Wisconsin carries LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R over BUFFALO RIVER. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 165 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.2 metric tons.

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

How LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R compares

▲ 16.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Wisconsin bridges
260
Bridges in Trempealeau · 30 in Poor condition
LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R 50.2 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
50.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
165 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B61013300000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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) 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 CHIMNEY ROCK R 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 CHIMNEY ROCK R against other structures in Trempealeau 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 CHIMNEY ROCK R?

LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R in Trempealeau, 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 CHIMNEY ROCK R inspected?

LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R'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 165 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R 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 CHIMNEY ROCK R?

LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R?

LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R and does age affect safety?

LRD CHIMNEY ROCK R was built in 1995, making it 31 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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