State profile · Near median Poor share

Wisconsin bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Wisconsin, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

14,851
Public bridges
41.3%
Good condition
6.1%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

14,851

Public highway bridges in Wisconsin

Good Condition

41.3%

6,130 bridges rated 7-9

-8.7pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

6.1%

911 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-0.9pp vs national avg 7.0%

Wisconsin vs national bridge condition

Wisconsin - Good condition share 41.3%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Wisconsin - Poor-condition share 20.4%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Wisconsin vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Wisconsin on the same metric.

MS

Mississippi

5.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$16,823

SC

South Carolina

6.10% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,396
Selected

WI

Wisconsin

6.13% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,851

NC

North Carolina

6.16% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$18,901

HI

Hawaii

6.47% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,206

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Wisconsin

Six lowest-condition bridges in Wisconsin, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Wisconsin

STH 162

Fair

Over: DUTCH CREEK

1.3M N JCT CTH II, La Crosse, WI

Built 1952 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,200

CTH M

Fair

Over: BR BOSTWICK CREEK

1.0M N JCT CTH O, La Crosse, WI

Built 1958 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,500

STH 16

Fair

Over: KINNEY COULEE TRIB

2.6 M E JCT IH 90, La Crosse, WI

Built 2016 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 6,650

IH 90 WB

Fair

Over: FISH CREEK

5.3M W JCT STH 27 TO N, La Crosse, WI

Built 1968 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 12,150

IH 90/BUOL ROAD

Fair

Over: BR LA CROSSE RIVER

0.8M E JCT CTH C TO N, La Crosse, WI

Built 1969 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 13,650

CTH GI (DEAD END)

Fair

Over: RUNNING SLOUGH

0.3M W JCT STH 35, La Crosse, WI

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 640

LRD SWAMP RD

Fair

Over: BOSTWICK CREEK

0.8M W JCT CTH M, La Crosse, WI

Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 146

STH 16

Fair

Over: MILLER COULEE/PED. TRAIL

1.2M E JCT STH 35, La Crosse, WI

Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 15,850

LRD KLOSS RD (DEAD

Fair

Over: ST JOSEPH COULEE CREEK

0.2M E JCT CTH M, La Crosse, WI

Built 1985 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 21

USH 53-COPELAND AV

Fair

Over: LA CROSSE RIVER

0.8M N JCT USH 14, La Crosse, WI

Built 1987 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25,300

STH 162

Fair

Over: BURNS CREEK

1.5M N JCT CTH EE, La Crosse, WI

Built 1987 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,300

LRD NAKOMIS AVE (D

Fair

Over: BLACK RIVER SLOUGH

0.6M N JCT CTH B, La Crosse, WI

Built 1987 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 500

USH 53

Fair

Over: SANDLAKE COULEE CREEK

0.5 M N JCT CTH OT, La Crosse, WI

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 13,700

LRD GATEWAY ACCESS

Fair

Over: BN RR

0.6M S JCT CTH B, La Crosse, WI

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 5,000

LRD HAGEN RD

Fair

Over: PAMMEL CREEK

0.1M S JCT STH 33, La Crosse, WI

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,700

STH 108

Fair

Over: WET COULEE CREEK

0.2M S JCT CTH DE, La Crosse, WI

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,100

IH 90 WB

Fair

Over: MISSISSIPPI RIVER

AT MINN/WISC STATE LINE, La Crosse, WI

Built 2016 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 13,950

STH 16

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

0.2M E JCT CTH J, La Crosse, WI

Built 1941 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,200

CTH P

Fair

Over: BERGE COULEE CREEK

0.2M N JCT CTH P, La Crosse, WI

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 510

LRD NO 4 RD

Fair

Over: PETTIBONE SLOUGH

0.2M E JCT USH 14, La Crosse, WI

Built 1931 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,065

LRD WENZEL ROAD (D

Fair

Over: FLEMING CREEK

0.2M N JCT CTH T, La Crosse, WI

Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25

LRD STATE LINE RD

Fair

Over: SPAFFORD CREEK

1.4M S JCT CTH DD, Lafayette, WI

Built 1950 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 52

USH 45

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE WAY

.45M S CTH X, Langlade, WI

Built 1953 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 10,680

CTH K

Fair

Over: SWAMP CREEK

1.2M E JCT CTH Z, Langlade, WI

Built 2007 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 528

LRD HUDSON ST

Fair

Over: SPRING BROOK

0.1M N JCT STH 52, Langlade, WI

Built 1939 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 621

STH 64-W MAIN ST

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE RIVER

0.1M E JCT STH 107 TO N, Lincoln, WI

Built 1904 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,300

CTH K

Fair

Over: MEADOW CREEK

3.9M N JCT STH 64 TO E, Lincoln, WI

Built 1964 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,095

CTH YY

Fair

Over: SOMO RIVER

1.4M N JCT STH 86, Lincoln, WI

Built 1968 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 363

STH 86-TOMAHAWK AV

Fair

Over: WISCONSIN RIVER 41

0.2M E JCT CTH E, Lincoln, WI

Built 1976 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,400

USH 8

Fair

Over: SOMO RIVER

0.1M E JCT CTH YY, Lincoln, WI

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,300

STH 64-STH 107

Fair

Over: BR COPPER RIVER

1.5M E JCT STH 107 TO S, Lincoln, WI

Built 1987 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 720

CTH K

Fair

Over: BR WISCONSIN RIVER

0.5M N JCT CTH Q, Lincoln, WI

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,271

CTH K

Fair

Over: BR WISCONSIN RIVER

1.2M N JCT CTH Q, Lincoln, WI

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,271

LRD TOWN LINE RD

Fair

Over: ROCKY RUN CREEK

TOWN OF SCHLEY, Lincoln, WI

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 15

LRD SOMO DAM RD

Fair

Over: LITTLE SOMO RIVER

1.4M S JCT CTH CC, Lincoln, WI

Built 1929 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 186

CTH E

Fair

Over: BERRY CREEK

7.5M S JCT STH 86, Lincoln, WI

Built 1986 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 199

CTH T

Fair

Over: PAPOOSE CREEK

0.6M N JCT STH 86, Lincoln, WI

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 86

LRD PINE TREE LANE

Fair

Over: SOMO RIVER

3.0M E JCT CTH T, Lincoln, WI

Built 1962 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 41

LRD DAIRYLAND DR

Fair

Over: CENTERVILLE CREEK

0.4M N JCT CTH XX, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1957 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,500

CTH V

Fair

Over: W TWIN RIVER

0.7M E JCT CTH Q, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1965 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,700

CTH R

Fair

Over: DEVILS RIVER REC. TRAIL

0.6M N JCT CTH Y, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1976 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 540

IH 43

Fair

Over: FISCHER CREEK

1.7M N JCT CTH XX, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1976 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 24,400

CTH C

Fair

Over: PINE CREEK

0.3M W JCT CTH CR, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,700

IH 43

Fair

Over: CALVIN CREEK

8.0M N JCT CTH XX, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 23,200

IH 43

Fair

Over: PINE CREEK

6.4M N JCT CTH XX, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 22,500

IH 43

Fair

Over: SILVER CREEK

10.1M N JCT CTH XX, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 23,200

STH 67

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

0.9M N JCT CTH C, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,200

IH 43

Fair

Over: FRANCIS CREEK

3.4M N JCT USH 10 TO W, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1976 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20,000

STH 147

Fair

Over: E TWIN RIVER

0.8M N JCT CTH B, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1977 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,800

LRD GRIMMS RD

Fair

Over: BRANCH RIVER

0.4M S JCT CTH K, Manitowoc, WI

Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 176

Showing 5,451-5,500 of 14,851 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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