FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD TOWN ROAD WREN

Carrying LRD TOWN ROAD WREN over E BR YELLOW RIVER

0.1M N JCT CTH H, Wood, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD TOWN ROAD WREN

The LRD TOWN ROAD WREN bridge in Wood, Wisconsin carries LRD TOWN ROAD WREN over E BR YELLOW RIVER. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.3 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 38.9 metric tons.

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

How LRD TOWN ROAD WREN compares

▲ 5.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Wisconsin bridges
242
Bridges in Wood · 14 in Poor condition
LRD TOWN ROAD WREN 38.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1915
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.3 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P71011700000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 TOWN ROAD WREN 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 TOWN ROAD WREN against other structures in Wood 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 TOWN ROAD WREN?

LRD TOWN ROAD WREN in Wood, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD TOWN ROAD WREN inspected?

LRD TOWN ROAD WREN'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD TOWN ROAD WREN 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 TOWN ROAD WREN?

LRD TOWN ROAD WREN has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD TOWN ROAD WREN?

LRD TOWN ROAD WREN is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD TOWN ROAD WREN and does age affect safety?

LRD TOWN ROAD WREN was built in 1915, making it 111 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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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