Florence County Bridge Report Card
Florence County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Florence County, Wisconsin
Florence County has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,500 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Florence County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,500 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 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 15.8% of measured traffic | 11.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 22,170 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 | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,500 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Florence County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth N over Menominee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1973 |
| Lrd Pentoga RD over Brule River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 22 | 1930 |
| Ush 2-ush 141 over Menominee River | High traffic | Fair | 6,500 | 1980 |
| Ush 2-ush 141 over Brule River | High traffic | Fair | 3,800 | 1941 |
| Cth N over Little Popple River | High traffic | Fair | 1,504 | 1997 |
| Sth 139 over Brule River | High traffic | Fair | 1,500 | 1989 |
| Cth N over Pine River | High traffic | Good | 1,302 | 1998 |
| Sth 139 over Popple River | High traffic | Good | 770 | 1979 |
| Sth 139 over Pine River | High traffic | Good | 770 | 1981 |
| Sth 101 over Pine River | High traffic | Fair | 750 | 1939 |
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.