US Bridges

Lrd Leonard School over Namekagon River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. P04007700000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Leonard School over Namekagon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Leonard School over Namekagon River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Leonard School
CrossesNamekagon River
Location0.4M W JCT Ush 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayfield County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.17121, -91.3299
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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 Leonard School over Namekagon River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Leonard School over Namekagon 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 Leonard School over Namekagon River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Leonard School over Namekagon River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Leonard School over Namekagon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.