FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD INGLEHART RD

Carrying LRD INGLEHART RD over UNION PACIFIC RR

0.7M N JCT CTH E, Columbia, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD INGLEHART RD

The LRD INGLEHART RD bridge in Columbia, Wisconsin carries LRD INGLEHART RD over UNION PACIFIC RR. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 8 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 81 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How LRD INGLEHART RD compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Wisconsin bridges
191
Bridges in Columbia · 11 in Poor condition
LRD INGLEHART RD 32.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
81 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P11004400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • 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 INGLEHART 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 INGLEHART RD against other structures in Columbia 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 INGLEHART RD?

LRD INGLEHART RD in Columbia, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD INGLEHART RD inspected?

LRD INGLEHART 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 81 vehicles per day.

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

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

LRD INGLEHART RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD INGLEHART RD?

LRD INGLEHART RD is owned and maintained by Railroad.

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

LRD INGLEHART RD was built in 1930, making it 96 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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