US Bridges

Lrd Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR

PoorPosted for load

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.1M S JCT Cth E · Structure no. P11004300000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
151 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Lrd Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Sterk RD
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.1M S JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.59818, -89.07719
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR 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 Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sterk RD over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.