Dunn County Bridge Report Card
Dunn County scores 73 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
Dunn County has 244 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 20 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.2% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,690 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dunn County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 73/100 (C). The county has 244 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 20 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,690 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.2% | 16.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.6% of measured traffic | 4.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 851,952 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 47,690 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dunn County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth Bb over Tainter Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,234 | 1935 |
| Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 109 | 1913 |
| IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35,500 | 1959 |
| Ush 12 over Wilson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1934 |
| Sth 85 over Br Chippewa River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1992 |
| Cth D over Red Cedar River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,503 | 1975 |
| Cth V over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 702 | 1934 |
| Cth V over Flayton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1958 |
| Cth N over Br Red Cedar River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 215 | 1934 |
| Cth N over N Br Gilbert Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 215 | 1944 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.