US Bridges

Lrd Mill ST over Union Pacific RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 60 · Structure no. P11070500000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2021
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Mill ST over Union Pacific RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd Mill ST over Union Pacific RR in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Mill ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.31111, -89.53011
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic86 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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$506,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Mill ST over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Mill ST 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Lrd Mill ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Mill ST over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Mill ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.