US Bridges

Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple River

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth E · Structure no. P10007500000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Center RD
CrossesN. Fk. Popple River
Location1.3M W JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.98762, -90.4601
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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Center RD over N. Fk. Popple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.