US Bridges

Lrd Elm Hoist Road over Bad River

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 9.4M E JCT Sth 169 · Structure no. P02091800000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Elm Hoist Road over Bad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Elm Hoist Road over Bad River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Elm Hoist Road
CrossesBad River
Location9.4M E JCT Sth 169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.48711, -90.69542
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Elm Hoist Road over Bad River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Elm Hoist Road 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 Elm Hoist Road over Bad River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Elm Hoist Road over Bad River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Elm Hoist Road over Bad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.