US Bridges

Lrd Popple River R over S. Fk. Popple River

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.7M W JCT Cth Q · Structure no. P10012400000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Popple River R over S. Fk. Popple River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd Popple River R over S. Fk. Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Popple River R
CrossesS. Fk. Popple River
Location1.7M W JCT Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.85717, -90.43924
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Popple River R over S. Fk. Popple River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Popple River R over S. Fk. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Popple River R over S. Fk. Popple River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Popple River R over S. Fk. Popple River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Popple River R over S. Fk. Popple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.