FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CTH D 4TH ST

Carrying CTH D 4TH ST over W BR RED RIVER

0.3M N JCT CTH Z, Shawano, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CTH D 4TH ST

The CTH D 4TH ST bridge in Shawano, Wisconsin carries CTH D 4TH ST over W BR RED RIVER. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 770 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How CTH D 4TH ST compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Wisconsin bridges
162
Bridges in Shawano · 16 in Poor condition
CTH D 4TH ST 24.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
770 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P58070400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CTH D 4TH ST 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 CTH D 4TH ST against other structures in Shawano 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 CTH D 4TH ST?

CTH D 4TH ST in Shawano, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CTH D 4TH ST inspected?

CTH D 4TH ST'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 770 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH D 4TH ST 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 CTH D 4TH ST?

CTH D 4TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CTH D 4TH ST?

CTH D 4TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CTH D 4TH ST and does age affect safety?

CTH D 4TH ST was built in 1942, making it 84 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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