FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD GOWAN RD

Carrying LRD GOWAN RD over SPRING BROOK

0.3M N JCT CTH Y, Langlade, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD GOWAN RD

The LRD GOWAN RD bridge in Langlade, Wisconsin carries LRD GOWAN RD over SPRING BROOK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 246 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 GOWAN RD compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Wisconsin bridges
78
Bridges in Langlade · 11 in Poor condition
LRD GOWAN RD 19.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
246 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P34070600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

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

LRD GOWAN RD in Langlade, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD GOWAN RD inspected?

LRD GOWAN 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 246 vehicles per day.

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

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

LRD GOWAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD GOWAN RD?

LRD GOWAN RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

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

LRD GOWAN RD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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