US Bridges

Lrd Riplinger RD over Black River

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Sth 73 · Structure no. B10004600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Riplinger RD over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Riplinger RD over Black River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Riplinger RD
CrossesBlack River
Location0.7M W JCT Sth 73
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.82091, -90.61255
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2022)
Projected traffic146 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

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 Riplinger RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Riplinger RD over Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Riplinger RD over Black River carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Riplinger RD over Black River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Riplinger RD over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.