US Bridges

Lrd Sandhill Ave over S. Fk. Popple River

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. P10090400000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sandhill Ave over S. Fk. Popple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Sandhill Ave over S. Fk. Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Sandhill Ave
CrossesS. Fk. Popple River
Location1.8M S JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.91979, -90.39737
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2022)
Projected traffic127 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$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sandhill Ave over S. Fk. Popple River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sandhill Ave over S. 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 Sandhill Ave over S. Fk. Popple River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Sandhill Ave over S. Fk. Popple River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sandhill Ave over S. Fk. Popple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.