FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD PENNY-BENTON R

Carrying LRD PENNY-BENTON R over ELLIS BROOK

0.6M S JCT STH 11, Lafayette, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD PENNY-BENTON R

The LRD PENNY-BENTON R bridge in Lafayette, Wisconsin carries LRD PENNY-BENTON R over ELLIS BROOK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 94 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 PENNY-BENTON R compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Wisconsin bridges
217
Bridges in Lafayette · 18 in Poor condition
LRD PENNY-BENTON R 24.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
94 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P33093200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD PENNY-BENTON R 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 PENNY-BENTON R 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 PENNY-BENTON R?

LRD PENNY-BENTON R in Lafayette, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD PENNY-BENTON R inspected?

LRD PENNY-BENTON 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 94 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD PENNY-BENTON R 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 PENNY-BENTON R?

LRD PENNY-BENTON R has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD PENNY-BENTON R?

LRD PENNY-BENTON R is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD PENNY-BENTON R and does age affect safety?

LRD PENNY-BENTON R was built in 1977, making it 49 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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