US Bridges

Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek

Poor

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 88 · Structure no. P06016000000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Block RD (dead
CrossesLittle Waumandee Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 88
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.28556, -91.75694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Block RD (dead over Little Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.