FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD 30TH AVENUE

Carrying LRD 30TH AVENUE over SHERMAN CREEK

0.1 M W CTH T, Chippewa, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD 30TH AVENUE

The LRD 30TH AVENUE bridge in Chippewa, Wisconsin carries LRD 30TH AVENUE over SHERMAN CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220 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 culvert 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 24.3 metric tons.

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

How LRD 30TH AVENUE compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Wisconsin bridges
366
Bridges in Chippewa · 31 in Poor condition
LRD 30TH AVENUE 24.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
220 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P09001100000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD 30TH AVENUE 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 30TH AVENUE against other structures in Chippewa 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 30TH AVENUE?

LRD 30TH AVENUE in Chippewa, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD 30TH AVENUE inspected?

LRD 30TH 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 220 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 30TH AVENUE 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 30TH AVENUE?

LRD 30TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 30TH AVENUE?

LRD 30TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD 30TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?

LRD 30TH AVENUE was built in 1998, making it 28 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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