LRD DODSON HOLLOW
Carrying LRD DODSON HOLLOW over DODSON HOLLOW CREEK
2.6M W JCT CTH KK, Vernon, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD DODSON HOLLOW
The LRD DODSON HOLLOW bridge in Vernon, Wisconsin carries LRD DODSON HOLLOW over DODSON HOLLOW CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.8 meters (52 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure 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 9.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD DODSON HOLLOW 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
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.8 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 47 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P62018000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority 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 DODSON HOLLOW 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 DODSON HOLLOW against other structures in Vernon 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 DODSON HOLLOW?
LRD DODSON HOLLOW in Vernon, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD DODSON HOLLOW inspected?
LRD DODSON HOLLOW'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 DODSON HOLLOW 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 DODSON HOLLOW?
LRD DODSON HOLLOW has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD DODSON HOLLOW?
LRD DODSON HOLLOW is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD DODSON HOLLOW and does age affect safety?
LRD DODSON HOLLOW 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.
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