US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Wisconsin River Trib

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P11070700000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Wisconsin River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River RD over Wisconsin River Trib in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 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 4,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,920 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesWisconsin River Trib
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.63113, -89.77412
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd River RD over Wisconsin River Trib built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lrd River RD over Wisconsin River Trib 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 River RD over Wisconsin River Trib carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over Wisconsin River Trib?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Wisconsin River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.