FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP

Carrying LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP over WOLF RIVER

0.4M W JCT STH 55, Menominee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP

The LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP bridge in Menominee, Wisconsin carries LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP over WOLF RIVER. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Wisconsin bridges
25
Bridges in Menominee · 2 in Poor condition
LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP 24.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.3 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P73090400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 IRR (BEAR TRAP 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 IRR (BEAR TRAP against other structures in Menominee 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 IRR (BEAR TRAP?

LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP in Menominee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP inspected?

LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP'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 23 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP 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 IRR (BEAR TRAP?

LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP?

LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP and does age affect safety?

LRD IRR (BEAR TRAP was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.

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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