US Bridges

Lrd #11 RD over Middle River

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B16005600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd #11 RD over Middle River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd #11 RD over Middle River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd #11 RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location2.6M N JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.54194, -91.88858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 #11 RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd #11 RD over Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd #11 RD over Middle River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd #11 RD over Middle River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd #11 RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.