LRD PARK RD (DNR)
Carrying LRD PARK RD (DNR) over FISCHER RIVER
1.5M N JCT STH 64, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
LRD PARK RD (DNR) in Chippewa, Wisconsin sits above 2% of rated Wisconsin bridges on inventory load rating (16 t), while its 1962 build year is earlier than 87% of Chippewa's recorded-year cohort (359 bridges).
LRD PARK RD (DNR) in Chippewa, Wisconsin is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1962, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure WI:B09001800000000
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD PARK RD (DNR)
The LRD PARK RD (DNR) bridge in Chippewa, Wisconsin carries LRD PARK RD (DNR) over FISCHER RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 62.6 meters (205 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 710 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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.
How LRD PARK RD (DNR) compares
Age against the county: built in 1962, earlier than 314 of Chippewa's 359 bridges with a recorded construction year (87%), against a county median build year of 1991. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Wisconsin bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (14,446 rated).
LRD PARK RD (DNR) vs every rated Wisconsin bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
16 Top 98% higher than 2% of 14,446 bridges
rated Wisconsin bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Chippewa inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 359 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 62.6 m (205 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 710 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B09001800000000
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
LRD PARK RD (DNR) 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 PARK RD (DNR) against other structures in Chippewa 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 PARK RD (DNR)?
LRD PARK RD (DNR) in Chippewa, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD PARK RD (DNR) inspected?
LRD PARK RD (DNR)'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 710 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD PARK RD (DNR) 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 PARK RD (DNR)?
LRD PARK RD (DNR) has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD PARK RD (DNR)?
LRD PARK RD (DNR) is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is LRD PARK RD (DNR) and does age affect safety?
LRD PARK RD (DNR) was built in 1962, making it 64 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.
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