Lincoln County Bridge Report Card
Lincoln County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Lincoln County has 158 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.7% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,449 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lincoln County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 158 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,449 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 | 5.7% | 11.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.9% of measured traffic | 2.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.6% | 15.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 324,614 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 | 5.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,449 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd Woodford RD over Noisy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 119 | 1922 |
| Lrd 1st AVE over Big Hay Meadow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1917 |
| Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1935 |
| Sth 64-sth 107-w M over Wisconsin River 39 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,900 | 1927 |
| Sth 17 over Barnes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,600 | 1973 |
| Cth M over S Fk Copper Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 302 | 1980 |
| Lrd Range Line RD over Pine River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 294 | 1963 |
| Cth T over Big Somo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 86 | 1971 |
| Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 72 | 1920 |
| Lrd Somo Dam RD over Little Somo River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 186 | 1929 |
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.