US Bridges

Lrd Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth Cx · Structure no. B11007000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Grotzke RD
CrossesIH Ush 51-IH 39
Location0.4M W JCT Cth Cx
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.62288, -89.47359
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Lrd Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39 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 Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Grotzke RD over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.