US Bridges

Lrd Willard RD over Yellow River

Good

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B10011000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Willard RD over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Willard RD over Yellow River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 94 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Willard RD
CrossesYellow River
Location0.3M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.74199, -90.35134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2043
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 Willard RD over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Lrd Willard RD over Yellow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Willard RD over Yellow River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Willard RD over Yellow River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Willard RD over Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.