US Bridges

Lrd Cayuga Road over Bad River

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B02003700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cayuga Road over Bad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Cayuga Road over Bad River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Cayuga Road
CrossesBad River
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.24383, -90.68414
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cayuga Road over Bad River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cayuga Road over Bad River 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 Cayuga Road over Bad River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Cayuga Road over Bad River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cayuga Road over Bad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.