US Bridges

Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River

Poor

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P16007900000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Gareth RD (dea
CrossesPokegama River
Location2.2M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.61108, -92.17192
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gareth RD (dea over Pokegama River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.