US Bridges

Lrd F R 180 over Bad River

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B02002700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd F R 180 over Bad River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd F R 180 over Bad River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd F R 180
CrossesBad River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.22422, -90.62608
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd F R 180 over Bad River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd F R 180 over Bad River 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 F R 180 over Bad River carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd F R 180 over Bad River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd F R 180 over Bad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.