LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE
Carrying LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE over LIGHTNING CREEK
0.3M E OF 4TH STREET, Barron, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE
The LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE bridge in Barron, Wisconsin carries LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE over LIGHTNING CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 27.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P03095400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE 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 LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE 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 15 1/2 AVENUE?
LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE in Barron, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE inspected?
LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE'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 23 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE 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 LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE?
LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE?
LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE and does age affect safety?
LRD 15 1/2 AVENUE was built in 1940, making it 86 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.
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