US Bridges

Lrd Milchesky RD over Black River

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B16004100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Milchesky RD over Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Milchesky RD over Black River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLrd Milchesky RD
CrossesBlack River
Location1.5M E JCT Sth 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.47586, -92.13253
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Milchesky RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Milchesky RD over Black River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Milchesky RD over Black River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Milchesky RD over Black River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Milchesky RD over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.