LRD 357TH AVE
Carrying LRD 357TH AVE over INDIAN CREEK
1.6M N JCT CTH E, Polk, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD 357TH AVE
The LRD 357TH AVE bridge in Polk, Wisconsin carries LRD 357TH AVE over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 4.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD 357TH AVE compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 43 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P48091500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
LRD 357TH AVE 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 357TH AVE against other structures in Polk 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 357TH AVE?
LRD 357TH AVE in Polk, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD 357TH AVE inspected?
LRD 357TH AVE'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 43 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD 357TH AVE 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 357TH AVE?
LRD 357TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD 357TH AVE?
LRD 357TH AVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD 357TH AVE and does age affect safety?
LRD 357TH AVE was built in 1964, making it 62 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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