US Bridges

Lrd Bayfield RD over Middle River

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Ush 2 · Structure no. B16009100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bayfield RD over Middle River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Bayfield RD over Middle River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Bayfield RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.8M W JCT Ush 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.58992, -91.833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bayfield RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bayfield 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 Bayfield RD over Middle River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bayfield RD over Middle River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bayfield RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.