Langlade County Bridge Report Card
Langlade County scores 62 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Langlade County, Wisconsin
Langlade County has 78 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 9 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.7% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,637 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Langlade County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 62/100 (D). The county has 78 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 9 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,637 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 | 7.7% | 15.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.1% of measured traffic | 3.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 11.5% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 88,241 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 | 7.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 11.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,637 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Langlade County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd 7th AVE over Spring Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,699 | 1935 |
| Lrd County Line Ro over Big Hay Meadow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14 | 1922 |
| Lrd Old 64 (dead E over Evergreen Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6 | 1916 |
| Sth 64 over Wolf River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1948 |
| Cth H over Prairie River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 248 | 1963 |
| Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1970 |
| Lrd 2nd AVE over Spring Brook | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,803 | 1966 |
| Lrd Watson ST over Spring Brook | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 414 | 1939 |
| Lrd Koszarek RD over Br Spring Brook | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 331 | 1967 |
| Lrd Gowan RD over Spring Brook | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 248 | 1966 |
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.