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State Highway Infrastructure Report - Wisconsin

The information below summarizes the TPM Highway Infrastructure performance measures, which include four pavement condition measures and two bridge condition measures. Per 23 CFR 490, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are required to establish 2- and 4-year targets for these measures. The targets should represent the anticipated condition/performance at the mid-point and end of the 4-year performance period. State DOTs establish targets at the beginning of each 4-year performance period, and report on progress every two years. When establishing targets, State DOTs have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate. FHWA encourages States to review data sets and trends and consider factors that may affect targets. Performance targets should be data-driven, realistic, and attainable and should align with the performance management framework and legislative intent.

The targets and discussion of basis for targets, optional adjustment of targets, progress, and planned activities were provided by the State DOT in its most recent biennial performance report. FHWA has not edited this information. It is provided to help bring context to the State DOT’s performance targets and progress. The data in the tables and graphs is from the biennial performance report or HPMS data submittal as noted below each measure summary. Any questions about the information should be directed to the State DOT.

Data reported by State DOTs was collected in the previous year, representing the condition/performance at the time of collection. Thus, in the tables and graphs below, FHWA labels data with the year representing the condition/performance, rather than the year the data was reported. The same thing is done for the targets--the year represents when the corresponding actual condition/performance data will be collected, not reported. More Information.

Significant Progress Determination
FHWA determines significant progress for these measures after the mid-point and end of each performance period. A State has met or made significant progress toward target achievement if “actual” condition/performance is equal to or better than the established two-year target or “actual” condition/performance is better than baseline performance 23 CFR 490.109(e). As provided in 23 CFR 490.107(b)(2)(ii)(A), baseline condition/performance is derived from the latest data collected through the beginning date of the performance period. FHWA will classify the assessment of progress toward the achievement of an individual 2-year or 4-year target as “progress not determined” if a State provides the extenuating circumstance information required in 23 CFR 490.109(e)(5), and FHWA accepts the information.

Most recent Significant Progress Determination for the Infrastructure measures

Most Recent Significant Progress Determination for all applicable measures

Interstate Pavement in Good Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↑
  
  Wisconsin % Interstate Lane Miles Good Condition

Interstate Pavement in Good Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	65.9	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	60.0	--	60.0

Interstate Pavement in Good Condition
WisDOT utilized a hybrid approach leveraging several methods established in National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 23-07 for setting effective transportation performance targets. Updated targets were established by reviewing the trend of available data and projecting the trend forward using modeling tools associated with WisDOT's TAMP. These models included analysis of pavement deterioration curves based on PCI, future funding scenarios, alternative treatment options, overall system needs, and also considered inflationary cost increases. Additionally, revised NHS targets involved analysis of the entire state-owned system and reflect consideration of funding that WisDOT will direct to state highways not on the NHS. WisDOT's Pavement Management Decision Support System (PMDSS) bases its assessment of alternative pavement treatments on the type and amount (density) of distresses present on the system using PCI and detailed distress information as the starting point for scoping highway projects. WisDOT also uses historical data to develop statistical relationships predicting changes in individual pavement distresses, PCI and IRI over time. WisDOT also considers safety, geometric and traffic deficiencies, which combined with pavement alternatives, results in expanded project level treatment options. Budget constraints are incorporated in a modeling approach that provides project recommendations that maximize long-term system health. Consideration of these factors in WisDOT's asset management modeling facilitated the update of 2-year and 4-year Interstate NHS targets for good condition to maintain NHS Interstates in a state of good repair to deliver a high-quality Interstate system.
Data Sources:
Wisconsin 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Wisconsin 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↓
  
  Wisconsin % Interstate Lane Miles in Poor Condition

Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	0.3	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	4.0	--	4.0

Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition
WisDOT utilized a hybrid approach leveraging several methods established in NCHRP 23-07 for setting effective transportation performance targets. Updated targets were established by reviewing the trend of available data and projecting the trend forward using modeling tools associated with WisDOT's TAMP. These models included analysis of pavement deterioration curves based on PCI, future funding scenarios, alternative treatment options, overall system needs, and also considered inflationary cost increases. Additionally, revised NHS targets involved analysis of the entire state-owned system and reflect consideration of funding that WisDOT will direct to state highways not on the NHS. WisDOT's PMDSS bases its assessment of alternative pavement treatments on the type and amount (density) of distresses present on the system using PCI and detailed distress information as the starting point for scoping highway projects. WisDOT also uses historical data to develop statistical relationships predicting changes in individual pavement distresses, PCI and IRI over time. WisDOT also considers safety, geometric and traffic deficiencies, which combined with pavement alternatives, results in expanded project level treatment options. Budget constraints are incorporated in a modeling approach that provides project recommendations that maximize long-term system health. Consideration of these factors in WisDOT's asset management modeling facilitated the update of 2-year and 4-year Interstate NHS targets for poor condition to maintain NHS Interstates in a state of good repair to deliver a high-quality Interstate system.
Data Sources:
Wisconsin 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Wisconsin 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↑
  
  Wisconsin % Non-Interstate Lane Miles Good Condition

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	36.3	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	30.0	--	30.0

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition
WisDOT utilized a hybrid approach leveraging several methods established in NCHRP 23-07 for setting effective transportation performance targets. Updated targets were established by reviewing the trend of available data and projecting the trend forward using modeling tools associated with WisDOT's TAMP. These models included analysis of pavement deterioration curves based on PCI, future funding scenarios, alternative treatment options, overall system needs, and also considered inflationary cost increases. Additionally, revised NHS targets involved analysis of the entire state-owned system and reflect consideration of funding that WisDOT will direct to state highways not on the NHS. WisDOT's PMDSS bases its assessment of alternative pavement treatments on the type and amount (density) of distresses present on the system using PCI and detailed distress information as the starting point for scoping highway projects. WisDOT also uses historical data to develop statistical relationships predicting changes in individual pavement distresses, PCI and IRI over time. WisDOT also considers safety, geometric and traffic deficiencies, which combined with pavement alternatives, results in expanded project level treatment options. Budget constraints are incorporated in a modeling approach that provides project recommendations that maximize long-term system health. Consideration of these factors in WisDOT's asset management modeling facilitated the update of 2-year and 4-year Non-Interstate NHS targets for good condition to maintain NHS Non-Interstates in a state of good repair to deliver a high-quality Non-Interstate system.
Data Sources:
Wisconsin 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Wisconsin 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↓
  
  Wisconsin % Non-Interstate Lane Miles Poor Condition

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	4.2	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	10.0	--	10.0

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition
WisDOT utilized a hybrid approach leveraging several methods established in NCHRP 23-07 for setting effective transportation performance targets. Updated targets were established by reviewing the trend of available data and projecting the trend forward using modeling tools associated with WisDOT's TAMP. These models included analysis of pavement deterioration curves based on PCI, future funding scenarios, alternative treatment options, overall system needs, and also considered inflationary cost increases. Additionally, revised NHS targets involved analysis of the entire state-owned system and reflect consideration of funding that WisDOT will direct to state highways not on the NHS. WisDOT's PMDSS bases its assessment of alternative pavement treatments on the type and amount (density) of distresses present on the system using PCI and detailed distress information as the starting point for scoping highway projects. WisDOT also uses historical data to develop statistical relationships predicting changes in individual pavement distresses, PCI and IRI over time. WisDOT also considers safety, geometric and traffic deficiencies, which combined with pavement alternatives, results in expanded project level treatment options. Budget constraints are incorporated in a modeling approach that provides project recommendations that maximize long-term system health. Consideration of these factors in WisDOT's asset management modeling facilitated the update of 2-year and 4-year Non-Interstate NHS targets for poor condition to maintain NHS Non-Interstates in a state of good repair to deliver a high-quality Non-Interstate system.
Data Sources:
Wisconsin 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Wisconsin 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↑
  
  Wisconsin % Deck Area in Good Condition on NHS Bridges

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	51.3	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	49.0	--	48.0

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition
Targets were established by reviewing the trend of historical data and projecting the trend forward. The target values were compared to projections made using WisDOT’s asset management system to confirm the targets are reasonable. The specific data from NBI is as follows 2016 = 56.0%, 2017 = 56.9%, 2018 = 55.6%, 2019 = 54.0%, 2020 = 54.2%, 2021 = 52.5%, 2022 = 52.2%. Non-state-owned bridges are included in the historic data and targets, and overall represent 8% of the total NHS deck area being analyzed.
Data Sources:
Wisconsin 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Wisconsin 2022 NBI Data Submittal

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↓
  
  Wisconsin % Deck Area in Poor Condition on NHS Bridges

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	2.6	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	3.0	--	3.0

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition
The targets are remaining the same as they were for the previous performance period. Targets were established by reviewing the trend of historical data and projecting the trend forward. The target values were compared to projections made using WisDOT’s asset management system to confirm the targets are reasonable. The specific data from NBI is as follows 2014 = 1.6%, 2015 = 1.7%, 2016 = 3.1%, 2017 = 1.9%, 2018 = 2.0%, 2019 = 1.8%, 2020 = 1.6%, 2021 = 1.3%, 2022 = 2.6%. Non-state-owned bridges are included in the historic data and targets, and overall represent 8% of the total NHS deck area being analyzed.
Data Sources:
Wisconsin 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Wisconsin 2022 NBI Data Submittal

Significant Progress Determination

This table shows FHWA’s most recent determination for the Infrastructure performance measures.

PLEASE NOTE: Each State’s performance target assessment is based on its own State-specific target methodology and program philosophy. Therefore, conclusions should not be drawn based only on the information in the Significant Progress Determination Results table. FHWA understands that each State’s program is unique and therefore does not prescribe a methodology for States to set targets. States have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate when setting their performance targets.

Wisconsin 2022 Full Performance Period Significant Progress Determination Results
Measure Area	Measures		Baseline	Target	Actual	Better than Baseline?	Achieved Target?	Made Significant Progress?	Consequences [23 CFR 490.109(f)]
The condition of pavements on the Interstate System	Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Good condition		67.5¹	45.0	65.9	No	Yes	Yes	None
The condition of pavements on the Interstate System	Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Poor condition		0.3²	5.0	0.3	No	Yes	Yes	None
The condition of pavements on the National Highway System (NHS) (excluding the Interstate)	Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Good condition	Based only on IRI	39.7	---	43.8	Yes	---	Yes	None
		Based on Full Distress + IRI	---	20.0	36.3	---	Yes	Yes
	Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Poor condition	Based only on IRI	18.8	---	16.9	Yes	---	Yes
		Based on Full Distress + IRI	---	12.0	4.2	---	Yes	Yes
The condition of bridges on the National Highway System	Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Good condition		56.2	50.0	51.3	No	Yes	Yes	None
The condition of bridges on the National Highway System	Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Poor condition		1.8	3.0	2.6	No	Yes	Yes	None

¹ The 2-year condition/performance, in 2020 Mid Performance Period Progress Report, as the baseline condition/performance, as required in 23 CFR 490.105(e)(7)(iii).
² Ibid.

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