FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD ELLSWORTH RD

Carrying LRD ELLSWORTH RD over BR MILL CREEK

2.8M N JCT STH 21, Monroe, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD ELLSWORTH RD

The LRD ELLSWORTH RD bridge in Monroe, Wisconsin carries LRD ELLSWORTH RD over BR MILL CREEK. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 205 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.7 metric tons.

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

How LRD ELLSWORTH RD compares

▼ 23.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Wisconsin bridges
385
Bridges in Monroe · 12 in Poor condition
LRD ELLSWORTH RD 9.7 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.8
Serviceability /30
19.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1922
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.0 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
205 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P41015600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

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

LRD ELLSWORTH RD in Monroe, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD ELLSWORTH RD inspected?

LRD ELLSWORTH 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 205 vehicles per day.

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

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

LRD ELLSWORTH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD ELLSWORTH RD?

LRD ELLSWORTH RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

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

LRD ELLSWORTH RD was built in 1922, making it 104 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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