FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA

Carrying LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA over HAY VALLEY CREEK

1.6M W JCT STH 131, Vernon, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA

The LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA bridge in Vernon, Wisconsin carries LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA over HAY VALLEY CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

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

How LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA compares

▲ 2.7
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Wisconsin bridges
333
Bridges in Vernon · 25 in Poor condition
LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA 36.0 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−0.8

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B62024000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, 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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA 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 SOUTH AVE (DEA against other structures in Vernon 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 SOUTH AVE (DEA?

LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA in Vernon, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA inspected?

LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA 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 SOUTH AVE (DEA?

LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA?

LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA and does age affect safety?

LRD SOUTH AVE (DEA was built in 2011, making it 15 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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