US Bridges

Lrd Cranberry Rive over Cranberry River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 4.7M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. P04003700000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cranberry Rive over Cranberry River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Cranberry Rive over Cranberry River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cranberry Rive
CrossesCranberry River
Location4.7M E JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayfield County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.78894, -91.27337
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cranberry Rive over Cranberry River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cranberry Rive over Cranberry 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 Cranberry Rive over Cranberry River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cranberry Rive over Cranberry River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cranberry Rive over Cranberry River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.