FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD JONES BRANCH R

Carrying LRD JONES BRANCH R over PECATONICA RIVER

0.3M S JCT CTH J, Iowa, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD JONES BRANCH R

The LRD JONES BRANCH R bridge in Iowa, Wisconsin carries LRD JONES BRANCH R over PECATONICA RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.6 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 145 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

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

How LRD JONES BRANCH R compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Wisconsin bridges
212
Bridges in Iowa · 12 in Poor condition
LRD JONES BRANCH R 27.5 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.5
Serviceability /30
18.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.6 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
145 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P25014500000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LRD JONES BRANCH R 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 JONES BRANCH R against other structures in Iowa 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 JONES BRANCH R?

LRD JONES BRANCH R in Iowa, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD JONES BRANCH R inspected?

LRD JONES BRANCH R'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 145 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD JONES BRANCH R 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 JONES BRANCH R?

LRD JONES BRANCH R has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD JONES BRANCH R?

LRD JONES BRANCH R is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD JONES BRANCH R and does age affect safety?

LRD JONES BRANCH R was built in 1929, making it 97 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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