US Bridges

Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River

Poor

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. B09001800000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Park RD (dnr)
CrossesFischer River
Location1.5M N JCT Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.18259, -91.16295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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$893,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Park RD (dnr) over Fischer River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.