FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD BRIDGE RD

Carrying LRD BRIDGE RD over POPPLE RIVER

1.4M W JCT CTH E, Clark, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD BRIDGE RD

The LRD BRIDGE RD bridge in Clark, Wisconsin carries LRD BRIDGE RD over POPPLE RIVER. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 17.8 metric tons.

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

How LRD BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 15.5
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Wisconsin bridges
297
Bridges in Clark · 36 in Poor condition
LRD BRIDGE RD 17.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
11.8
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
58 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P10007300000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

LRD BRIDGE RD 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 BRIDGE RD against other structures in Clark 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 BRIDGE RD?

LRD BRIDGE RD in Clark, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD BRIDGE RD inspected?

LRD BRIDGE RD'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 58 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD BRIDGE RD 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 BRIDGE RD?

LRD BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD BRIDGE RD?

LRD BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

LRD BRIDGE RD was built in 1974, making it 52 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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