FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD FOREST HILLS R

Carrying LRD FOREST HILLS R over BR ROOT RIVER

0.3M E JCT STH 38, Racine, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD FOREST HILLS R

The LRD FOREST HILLS R bridge in Racine, Wisconsin carries LRD FOREST HILLS R over BR ROOT RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 19.4 metric tons.

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

How LRD FOREST HILLS R compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Wisconsin bridges
143
Bridges in Racine · 13 in Poor condition
LRD FOREST HILLS R 19.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.7
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 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
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P51091200000000

How to read this record

LRD FOREST HILLS R 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 FOREST HILLS R against other structures in Racine 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 FOREST HILLS R?

LRD FOREST HILLS R in Racine, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD FOREST HILLS R inspected?

LRD FOREST HILLS 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD FOREST HILLS R 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 FOREST HILLS R?

LRD FOREST HILLS R has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD FOREST HILLS R?

LRD FOREST HILLS R is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD FOREST HILLS R and does age affect safety?

LRD FOREST HILLS R 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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