Lrd 5th Street over Black River
PoorClark County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B10004100000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 5th Street over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 5th Street over Black River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,126 by 2043. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 5th Street over Black River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 5th Street over Black 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 5th Street over Black River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Lrd 5th Street over Black River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 5th Street over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.