US Bridges

Lrd N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B16005900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,598 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,738 by 2043. The structure is 1,598 ft (487.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N 21st ST
CrossesLrd Elmira Ave
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.71339, -92.11069
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,598 ft (487.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,738 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave 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 N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave?

The structure is 1,598 ft (487.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 21st ST over Lrd Elmira Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.