US Bridges

Lrd Lower River RD over Trempealeau River

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. B06007700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lower River RD over Trempealeau River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lower River RD over Trempealeau River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Lower River RD
CrossesTrempealeau River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.22556, -91.55667
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2022)
Projected traffic166 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Lower River RD over Trempealeau River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lower River RD over Trempealeau 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lower River RD over Trempealeau River carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lower River RD over Trempealeau River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lower River RD over Trempealeau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.