FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD PIPER RD

Carrying LRD PIPER RD over STEEL BROOK

2.1M E JCT CTH D, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD PIPER RD

The LRD PIPER RD bridge in Jefferson, Wisconsin carries LRD PIPER RD over STEEL BROOK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 176 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 PIPER RD compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Wisconsin bridges
186
Bridges in Jefferson · 9 in Poor condition
LRD PIPER RD 24.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
176 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P28090800000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD PIPER 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 PIPER RD against other structures in Jefferson 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 PIPER RD?

LRD PIPER RD in Jefferson, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD PIPER RD inspected?

LRD PIPER 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 176 vehicles per day.

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

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

LRD PIPER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD PIPER RD?

LRD PIPER RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

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

LRD PIPER RD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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