US Bridges

Lrd North Williams over Wood River

Good

Burnett County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. P07004700000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd North Williams over Wood River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd North Williams over Wood River in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 48 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd North Williams
CrossesWood River
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.78533, -92.63103
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 North Williams over Wood River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Lrd North Williams over Wood 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd North Williams over Wood River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd North Williams over Wood River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd North Williams over Wood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.