US Bridges

Lrd E Copper Mine over Ounce River

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 4.3M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B16012900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Copper Mine over Ounce River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd E Copper Mine over Ounce River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd E Copper Mine
CrossesOunce River
Location4.3M E JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.19503, -91.63608
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 E Copper Mine over Ounce River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Copper Mine over Ounce 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Copper Mine over Ounce River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd E Copper Mine over Ounce River?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Copper Mine over Ounce River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.