US Bridges

Lrd Catlin Ave over Popple River

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. P10006900000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Catlin Ave over Popple River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd Catlin Ave over Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Catlin Ave
CrossesPopple River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.99948, -90.41732
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (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 Catlin Ave over Popple River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Catlin Ave over Popple 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 Catlin Ave over Popple River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Catlin Ave over Popple River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Catlin Ave over Popple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.