FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD E BASSWOOD RD

Carrying LRD E BASSWOOD RD over MILL CREEK

0.8M E JCT CTH E, Richland, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD E BASSWOOD RD

The LRD E BASSWOOD RD bridge in Richland, Wisconsin carries LRD E BASSWOOD RD over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47 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 6/9. 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 E BASSWOOD RD compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Wisconsin bridges
298
Bridges in Richland · 12 in Poor condition
LRD E BASSWOOD RD 19.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
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
1964
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
47 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P52094400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD E BASSWOOD 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 E BASSWOOD RD against other structures in Richland 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 E BASSWOOD RD?

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

How often is LRD E BASSWOOD RD inspected?

LRD E BASSWOOD 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 47 vehicles per day.

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

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

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

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD E BASSWOOD RD?

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

How old is LRD E BASSWOOD RD and does age affect safety?

LRD E BASSWOOD RD 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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