US Bridges

Lrd Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 3.3M W JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. P16013600000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Town RD Tt
CrossesUpper Tamarack River
Location3.3M W JCT Sth 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.21558, -92.22481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Town RD Tt over Upper Tamarack River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.