LRD WATERTOWER RD
Carrying LRD WATERTOWER RD over CNW RR
1.1M N USH 12, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD WATERTOWER RD
The LRD WATERTOWER RD bridge in Eau Claire, Wisconsin carries LRD WATERTOWER RD over CNW RR. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 10 sections, stretching 44.0 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 87 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD WATERTOWER RD 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
- 1970
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 44.0 m (144 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 87 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P18009300000000
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD WATERTOWER RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LRD WATERTOWER RD against other structures in Eau Claire 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 WATERTOWER RD?
LRD WATERTOWER RD in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD WATERTOWER RD inspected?
LRD WATERTOWER 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 87 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD WATERTOWER RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD WATERTOWER RD?
LRD WATERTOWER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD WATERTOWER RD?
LRD WATERTOWER RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD WATERTOWER RD and does age affect safety?
LRD WATERTOWER RD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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