FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI

Carrying LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI over SUGARBUSH CREEK

1.1M E JCT 47, Vilas, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI

The LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI bridge in Vilas, Wisconsin carries LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI over SUGARBUSH CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 101 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI compares

▼ 19.7
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Wisconsin bridges
29
Bridges in Vilas · 3 in Poor condition
LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI 13.6 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
35.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 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
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
101 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P63090700000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI 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 SUGARBUSH TRAI against other structures in Vilas 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 SUGARBUSH TRAI?

LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI in Vilas, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI inspected?

LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI'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 101 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI 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 SUGARBUSH TRAI?

LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI?

LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI and does age affect safety?

LRD SUGARBUSH TRAI 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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