FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD 26TH ST WEST

Carrying LRD 26TH ST WEST over BEAR CREEK

3.4M S JCT STH 21, Juneau, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD 26TH ST WEST

The LRD 26TH ST WEST bridge in Juneau, Wisconsin carries LRD 26TH ST WEST over BEAR CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 61 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.

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

How LRD 26TH ST WEST compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Wisconsin bridges
174
Bridges in Juneau · 5 in Poor condition
LRD 26TH ST WEST 42.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
61 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P29011700000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD 26TH ST WEST 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 26TH ST WEST against other structures in Juneau 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 26TH ST WEST?

LRD 26TH ST WEST in Juneau, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD 26TH ST WEST inspected?

LRD 26TH ST WEST'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 61 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 26TH ST WEST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LRD 26TH ST WEST?

LRD 26TH ST WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 26TH ST WEST?

LRD 26TH ST WEST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD 26TH ST WEST and does age affect safety?

LRD 26TH ST WEST was built in 1975, making it 51 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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