FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE

Carrying LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE over EAU CLAIRE RIVER

1.0M N JCT CTH G, Douglas, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE

The LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE bridge in Douglas, Wisconsin carries LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE over EAU CLAIRE RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 4.9 metric tons.

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

How LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE compares

▼ 28.4
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Wisconsin bridges
143
Bridges in Douglas · 16 in Poor condition
LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE 4.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
4.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P16013100000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE 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 LIDBERG BRIDGE against other structures in Douglas 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 LIDBERG BRIDGE?

LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE in Douglas, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE inspected?

LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE'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 75 vehicles per day.

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

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

LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE?

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

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

LRD LIDBERG BRIDGE was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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