Pepin County Bridge Report Card
Pepin County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pepin County, Wisconsin
Pepin County has 57 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.0% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 498 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pepin County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 57 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 498 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 | 7.0% | 14.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.0% | 14.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 58,883 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 | 7.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 498 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pepin County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth D over Eau Galle River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 83 | 1971 |
| Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 193 | 1930 |
| Cth W over Harvey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 112 | 1977 |
| Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1973 |
| Cth N over Bearpen Coulee Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 925 | 1930 |
| Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 233 | 1933 |
| Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 233 | 1933 |
| Ush 10-sth 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02 | High traffic | Good | 6,400 | 2006 |
| Ush 10-sth 25 over Thompson Lake | High traffic | Fair | 5,800 | 1994 |
| Ush 10-sth 25 over Chippewa River Overflow | High traffic | Fair | 5,800 | 1994 |
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.