FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD NORWAY VALLEY

Carrying LRD NORWAY VALLEY over TAMARACK RIVER

2.3M N JCT STH 93, Trempealeau, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD NORWAY VALLEY

The LRD NORWAY VALLEY bridge in Trempealeau, Wisconsin carries LRD NORWAY VALLEY over TAMARACK RIVER. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1950, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 94 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How LRD NORWAY VALLEY compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Wisconsin bridges
260
Bridges in Trempealeau · 30 in Poor condition
LRD NORWAY VALLEY 22.7 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.2
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
94 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P61019300000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LRD NORWAY VALLEY 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 NORWAY VALLEY against other structures in Trempealeau 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 NORWAY VALLEY?

LRD NORWAY VALLEY in Trempealeau, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD NORWAY VALLEY inspected?

LRD NORWAY VALLEY'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 94 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD NORWAY VALLEY 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 NORWAY VALLEY?

LRD NORWAY VALLEY has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD NORWAY VALLEY?

LRD NORWAY VALLEY is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD NORWAY VALLEY and does age affect safety?

LRD NORWAY VALLEY was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1950.

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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