US Bridges

Lrd Elbow Lake RD over Wood River

Fair

Burnett County, Wisconsin · 3.0M W JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. P07090700000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Elbow Lake RD over Wood River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Elbow Lake RD over Wood River in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Elbow Lake RD
CrossesWood River
Location3.0M W JCT Sth 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.74174, -92.45172
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elbow Lake RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Elbow Lake RD over Wood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Elbow Lake RD over Wood River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Elbow Lake RD over Wood River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Elbow Lake RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.