US Bridges

Lrd Big Rock RD over Sioux River

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B04010700000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Big Rock RD over Sioux River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Big Rock RD over Sioux River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Big Rock RD
CrossesSioux River
Location1.5M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.71001, -90.92571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2022)
Projected traffic314 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Big Rock RD over Sioux River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Big Rock RD over Sioux River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Big Rock RD over Sioux River carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Big Rock RD over Sioux River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Big Rock RD over Sioux River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.