US Bridges

Lrd Morgan Lake RD over Popple River

GoodPosted for load

Florence County, Wisconsin · 3.4M W JCT Sth 101 · Structure no. B19000800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Morgan Lake RD over Popple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Morgan Lake RD over Popple River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesLrd Morgan Lake RD
CrossesPopple River
Location3.4M W JCT Sth 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.76342, -88.46297
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2024)
Projected traffic167 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Morgan Lake RD over Popple River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Morgan Lake RD over Popple 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 Morgan Lake RD over Popple River carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Morgan Lake RD over Popple River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Morgan Lake RD over Popple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.