US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Br Trempealeau River

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. P06017200000000

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Br Trempealeau River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd River RD over Br Trempealeau River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesBr Trempealeau River
Location1.5M S JCT Sth 95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.219, -91.59342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 River RD over Br Trempealeau River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over Br Trempealeau River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Br Trempealeau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.