FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD NORTH LAKE ROA

Carrying LRD NORTH LAKE ROA over LAC LA BELLE LAKE

0.4M N JCT STH 16, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD NORTH LAKE ROA

The LRD NORTH LAKE ROA bridge in Waukesha, Wisconsin carries LRD NORTH LAKE ROA over LAC LA BELLE LAKE. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.3 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 8/9, 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 47.0 metric tons.

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

How LRD NORTH LAKE ROA compares

▲ 13.7
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Wisconsin bridges
380
Bridges in Waukesha · 21 in Poor condition
LRD NORTH LAKE ROA 47.0 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Last Reconstructed
2007
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.3 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B67029200000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 NORTH LAKE ROA 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 NORTH LAKE ROA 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 LRD NORTH LAKE ROA?

LRD NORTH LAKE ROA in Waukesha, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD NORTH LAKE ROA inspected?

LRD NORTH LAKE ROA'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 5,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD NORTH LAKE ROA 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 NORTH LAKE ROA?

LRD NORTH LAKE ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD NORTH LAKE ROA?

LRD NORTH LAKE ROA is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD NORTH LAKE ROA and does age affect safety?

LRD NORTH LAKE ROA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.

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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