FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CTH EF (HARTLING R

Carrying CTH EF (HARTLING R over BARK RIVER

0.5M E JCT CTH E, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CTH EF (HARTLING R

The CTH EF (HARTLING R bridge in Waukesha, Wisconsin carries CTH EF (HARTLING R over BARK RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

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

How CTH EF (HARTLING R compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Wisconsin bridges
380
Bridges in Waukesha · 21 in Poor condition
CTH EF (HARTLING R 19.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B67021000000000

How to read this record

CTH EF (HARTLING R is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CTH EF (HARTLING R against other structures in Waukesha 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 CTH EF (HARTLING R?

CTH EF (HARTLING R in Waukesha, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CTH EF (HARTLING R inspected?

CTH EF (HARTLING 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 1,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH EF (HARTLING R is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CTH EF (HARTLING R?

CTH EF (HARTLING R has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CTH EF (HARTLING R?

CTH EF (HARTLING R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CTH EF (HARTLING R and does age affect safety?

CTH EF (HARTLING R was built in 1984, making it 42 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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