US Bridges

Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 13 to N · Structure no. B11001000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD in Columbia 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 16
CrossesLrd Private RD
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 13 to N
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.62465, -89.75804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD built?

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

What condition is Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD 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 Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 over Lrd Private RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.