LRD W PUDDLE DOCK
Carrying LRD W PUDDLE DOCK over DOUGHERTY CREEK
0.7M N JCT STH 81, Lafayette, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD W PUDDLE DOCK
The LRD W PUDDLE DOCK bridge in Lafayette, Wisconsin carries LRD W PUDDLE DOCK over DOUGHERTY CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.5 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 88 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD W PUDDLE DOCK compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.5 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 88 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P33092900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
LRD W PUDDLE DOCK 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 W PUDDLE DOCK against other structures in Lafayette 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 W PUDDLE DOCK?
LRD W PUDDLE DOCK in Lafayette, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD W PUDDLE DOCK inspected?
LRD W PUDDLE DOCK'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 88 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD W PUDDLE DOCK 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 W PUDDLE DOCK?
LRD W PUDDLE DOCK has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD W PUDDLE DOCK?
LRD W PUDDLE DOCK is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD W PUDDLE DOCK and does age affect safety?
LRD W PUDDLE DOCK was built in 1938, making it 88 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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