US Bridges

Lrd Newald Tower R over Popple River

Fair

Florence County, Wisconsin · 7.6M W JCT Sth 101 · Structure no. P19002400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Newald Tower R over Popple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Newald Tower R over Popple River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Newald Tower R
CrossesPopple River
Location7.6M W JCT Sth 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFlorence County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.75769, -88.52753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Newald Tower R over Popple River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Newald Tower R over Popple 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Newald Tower R over Popple River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Newald Tower R over Popple River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Newald Tower R over Popple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.