FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD RAILROAD GRADE

Carrying LRD RAILROAD GRADE over WALLA WALLA CREEK

0.2M E JCT CTH X, Waupaca, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD RAILROAD GRADE

The LRD RAILROAD GRADE bridge in Waupaca, Wisconsin carries LRD RAILROAD GRADE over WALLA WALLA CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 482 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

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

How LRD RAILROAD GRADE compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Wisconsin bridges
172
Bridges in Waupaca · 4 in Poor condition
LRD RAILROAD GRADE 25.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
482 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P68010100000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD RAILROAD GRADE 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 LRD RAILROAD GRADE against other structures in Waupaca 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 RAILROAD GRADE?

LRD RAILROAD GRADE in Waupaca, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD RAILROAD GRADE inspected?

LRD RAILROAD GRADE'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 482 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD RAILROAD GRADE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LRD RAILROAD GRADE?

LRD RAILROAD GRADE has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD RAILROAD GRADE?

LRD RAILROAD GRADE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD RAILROAD GRADE and does age affect safety?

LRD RAILROAD GRADE was built in 1972, making it 54 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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