FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD 9 1/2 STREET

Carrying LRD 9 1/2 STREET over VERMILLION RIVER

0.3M N JCT USH 8, Barron, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD 9 1/2 STREET

The LRD 9 1/2 STREET bridge in Barron, Wisconsin carries LRD 9 1/2 STREET over VERMILLION RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 205 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How LRD 9 1/2 STREET compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Wisconsin bridges
321
Bridges in Barron · 17 in Poor condition
LRD 9 1/2 STREET 35.6 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
16.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
205 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P03090600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD 9 1/2 STREET 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 9 1/2 STREET against other structures in Barron 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 9 1/2 STREET?

LRD 9 1/2 STREET in Barron, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD 9 1/2 STREET inspected?

LRD 9 1/2 STREET'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 205 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 9 1/2 STREET 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 9 1/2 STREET?

LRD 9 1/2 STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 9 1/2 STREET?

LRD 9 1/2 STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD 9 1/2 STREET and does age affect safety?

LRD 9 1/2 STREET was built in 1950, making it 76 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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