FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD BUSSE RD

Carrying LRD BUSSE RD over PEWAUKEE RIVER

0.6M N JCT CTH JJ, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD BUSSE RD

The LRD BUSSE RD bridge in Waukesha, Wisconsin carries LRD BUSSE RD over PEWAUKEE RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. 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 9.7 metric tons.

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

How LRD BUSSE RD compares

▼ 23.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Wisconsin bridges
380
Bridges in Waukesha · 21 in Poor condition
LRD BUSSE RD 9.7 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P67009400000000

How to read this record

LRD BUSSE RD 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 BUSSE RD against other structures in Waukesha 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 BUSSE RD?

LRD BUSSE RD in Waukesha, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD BUSSE RD inspected?

LRD BUSSE 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 117 vehicles per day.

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

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

LRD BUSSE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD BUSSE RD?

LRD BUSSE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD BUSSE RD and does age affect safety?

LRD BUSSE RD was built in 1950, making it 76 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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