FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD KINGTON ROAD

Carrying LRD KINGTON ROAD over NELSON CREEK

1.2M S JCT CTH K, Clark, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD KINGTON ROAD

The LRD KINGTON ROAD bridge in Clark, Wisconsin carries LRD KINGTON ROAD over NELSON CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 92 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 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How LRD KINGTON ROAD compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Wisconsin bridges
297
Bridges in Clark · 36 in Poor condition
LRD KINGTON ROAD 22.7 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.2
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
92 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P10090200000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LRD KINGTON ROAD 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 KINGTON ROAD 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 KINGTON ROAD?

LRD KINGTON ROAD in Clark, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD KINGTON ROAD inspected?

LRD KINGTON ROAD'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 92 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD KINGTON ROAD 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 KINGTON ROAD?

LRD KINGTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD KINGTON ROAD?

LRD KINGTON ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD KINGTON ROAD and does age affect safety?

LRD KINGTON ROAD was built in 1956, making it 70 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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