US Bridges

Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Adams County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B01001900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad in Adams County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Elk Ave
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2.4M E JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.86161, -89.66983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic167 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Elk Ave over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.