US Bridges

Lrd Church Corner over Sioux River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B04006500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Church Corner over Sioux River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Church Corner over Sioux River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Church Corner
CrossesSioux River
Location1.8M S JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.67631, -90.98962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Church Corner over Sioux River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Church Corner over Sioux 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 Church Corner over Sioux River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Church Corner over Sioux River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Church Corner over Sioux River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.