US Bridges

Lrd Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo River

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Ush 10 & Cth H · Structure no. B06011900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Whelan RD
CrossesTrib Buffalo River
Location1.2M N JCT Ush 10 & Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.58615, -91.67071
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Whelan RD over Trib Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.