US Bridges

Lrd W Spencer RD over Yellow River

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.7M W JCT Sth 98 · Structure no. P10016200000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Spencer RD over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd W Spencer RD over Yellow River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 102 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd W Spencer RD
CrossesYellow River
Location1.7M W JCT Sth 98
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.75645, -90.38745
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5.6 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 W Spencer RD over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Lrd W Spencer RD over Yellow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Spencer RD over Yellow River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Spencer RD over Yellow River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Spencer RD over Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.