US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Branch River

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.3M S JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B05036100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Branch River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd River RD over Branch River in Brown 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesBranch River
Location2.3M S JCT Cth Z
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.25188, -87.9177
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 River RD over Branch River built?

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

What condition is Lrd River RD over Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River RD over Branch River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd River RD over Branch River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.