US Bridges

Lrd Airport RD over E Fk Iron River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 4.8M S JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B04008200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Airport RD over E Fk Iron River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Airport RD over E Fk Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Airport RD
CrossesE Fk Iron River
Location4.8M S JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayfield County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.70854, -91.44838
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Airport RD over E Fk Iron River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Airport RD over E Fk Iron 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Airport RD over E Fk Iron River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Airport RD over E Fk Iron River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Airport RD over E Fk Iron River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.