Price County Bridge Report Card
Price County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Price County, Wisconsin
Price County has 107 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.5% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,083 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Price County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 107 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,083 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 | 7.5% | 15.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.7% | 9.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 76,085 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 | 7.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,083 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Price County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cth O over S Fk Jump River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 112 | 1959 |
| Cth D over N Fk Spirit River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 196 | 1965 |
| Cth I over Hobbles Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 182 | 1974 |
| Cth I over S Fk Jump River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1969 |
| Cth I over S Fk Jump River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 176 | 1968 |
| Lrd Town ST over S Fk Jump River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 2005 |
| Lrd Riley RD over N Fk Jump River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1921 |
| Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 57 | 1960 |
| Lrd Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 283 | 1920 |
| Lrd Old Ush 8 over Hay Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 111 | 1921 |
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.