Lrd Birch Point RD over Namekagon River
FairPosted for loadBayfield County, Wisconsin · 3.0M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. P04091300000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Birch Point RD over Namekagon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Birch Point RD over Namekagon River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Birch Point RD over Namekagon River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Birch Point RD 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 Birch Point RD over Namekagon River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Birch Point RD over Namekagon River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Birch Point RD over Namekagon River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.