FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD

Carrying LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD over BR WAUMANDEE CREEK

0.1M N JCT CTH U, Buffalo, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD

The LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD bridge in Buffalo, Wisconsin carries LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD over BR WAUMANDEE CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.

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

How LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD compares

▲ 4.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Wisconsin bridges
239
Bridges in Buffalo · 20 in Poor condition
LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD 37.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.4 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P06092700000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 (6/9), 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 HEINZ RD (DEAD 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 HEINZ RD (DEAD against other structures in Buffalo 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 HEINZ RD (DEAD?

LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD in Buffalo, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD inspected?

LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD 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 HEINZ RD (DEAD?

LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD?

LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD and does age affect safety?

LRD HEINZ RD (DEAD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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