FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD 14TH RD

Carrying LRD 14TH RD over CNW RR

0.7M S JCT CTH F, Marquette, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD 14TH RD

The LRD 14TH RD bridge in Marquette, Wisconsin carries LRD 14TH RD over CNW RR. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 8 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 95 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.1 metric tons.

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

How LRD 14TH RD compares

▼ 25.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Wisconsin bridges
85
Bridges in Marquette · 3 in Poor condition
LRD 14TH RD 8.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Inventory Load Rating
8.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
95 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P39004000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

LRD 14TH RD 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 14TH RD against other structures in Marquette 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 14TH RD?

LRD 14TH RD in Marquette, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD 14TH RD inspected?

LRD 14TH 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 95 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 14TH RD 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 14TH RD?

LRD 14TH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 14TH RD?

LRD 14TH RD is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is LRD 14TH RD and does age affect safety?

LRD 14TH RD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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