FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD WILLOW RD

Carrying LRD WILLOW RD over S FK EAU CLAIRE RIVER

0.3M E JCT CTH X, Clark, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD WILLOW RD

The LRD WILLOW RD bridge in Clark, Wisconsin carries LRD WILLOW RD over S FK EAU CLAIRE RIVER. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.4 meters (51 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 21.1 metric tons.

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

How LRD WILLOW RD compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Wisconsin bridges
297
Bridges in Clark · 36 in Poor condition
LRD WILLOW RD 21.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.4 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
58 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P10092500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

LRD WILLOW 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 WILLOW 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 WILLOW RD?

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

How often is LRD WILLOW RD inspected?

LRD WILLOW 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 WILLOW 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 WILLOW RD?

LRD WILLOW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD WILLOW RD?

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

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

LRD WILLOW RD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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