LRD HILL RD (DEAD
Carrying LRD HILL RD (DEAD over MID BR DUCK CREEK
1.9M E JCT STH 22, Columbia, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD HILL RD (DEAD
The LRD HILL RD (DEAD bridge in Columbia, Wisconsin carries LRD HILL RD (DEAD over MID BR DUCK CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 HILL RD (DEAD compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P11006400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
LRD HILL RD (DEAD 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 HILL RD (DEAD 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 HILL RD (DEAD?
LRD HILL RD (DEAD in Columbia, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD HILL RD (DEAD inspected?
LRD HILL RD (DEAD'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 4 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD HILL RD (DEAD 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 HILL RD (DEAD?
LRD HILL RD (DEAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD HILL RD (DEAD?
LRD HILL RD (DEAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD HILL RD (DEAD and does age affect safety?
LRD HILL RD (DEAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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.
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