US Bridges

Lrd Cheese Factory over Iron River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Cth a · Structure no. B04010000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cheese Factory over Iron River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Cheese Factory over Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Cheese Factory
CrossesIron River
Location0.5M W JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.60437, -91.41702
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
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 Cheese Factory over Iron River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cheese Factory over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cheese Factory over Iron River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cheese Factory over Iron River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cheese Factory over Iron River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.