US Bridges

Lrd River Road over Coldwater Canyon

Fair

Adams County, Wisconsin · 2.0M S JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B01002000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River Road over Coldwater Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River Road over Coldwater Canyon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd River Road
CrossesColdwater Canyon
Location2.0M S JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.65778, -89.77832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 River Road over Coldwater Canyon built?

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

What condition is Lrd River Road over Coldwater Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River Road over Coldwater Canyon carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd River Road over Coldwater Canyon?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River Road over Coldwater Canyon?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.