US Bridges

Lrd Thomas ST over Bad River

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth Gg · Structure no. B02004500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Thomas ST over Bad River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Thomas ST over Bad River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 387 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Thomas ST
CrossesBad River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth Gg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.32286, -90.66331
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic387 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Thomas ST over Bad River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Thomas ST 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 Thomas ST over Bad River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Thomas ST over Bad River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Thomas ST over Bad River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.