FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD 290TH STREET

Carrying LRD 290TH STREET over TURNER CREEK

0.2 M S CTH X, Chippewa, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD 290TH STREET

The LRD 290TH STREET bridge in Chippewa, Wisconsin carries LRD 290TH STREET over TURNER CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How LRD 290TH STREET compares

▲ 5.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Wisconsin bridges
366
Bridges in Chippewa · 31 in Poor condition
LRD 290TH STREET 38.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P09016900000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 290TH 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 290TH STREET 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 290TH STREET?

LRD 290TH STREET in Chippewa, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD 290TH STREET inspected?

LRD 290TH 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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 290TH 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 290TH STREET?

LRD 290TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 290TH STREET?

LRD 290TH STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD 290TH STREET and does age affect safety?

LRD 290TH STREET was built in 1979, making it 47 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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