US Bridges

Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River

PoorClosed to traffic

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P02001600000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd IRR (ensinger
CrossesBrunsweiler River
Location0.7M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.41581, -90.80817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd IRR (ensinger over Brunsweiler River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.