US Bridges

Lrd Old Lancaster over Little Platte River

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Cth 81 · Structure no. B22007000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old Lancaster over Little Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old Lancaster over Little Platte River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 247 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Old Lancaster
CrossesLittle Platte River
Location0.8M W JCT Cth 81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.75208, -90.50586
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic247 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Lancaster over Little Platte River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old Lancaster over Little Platte 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Old Lancaster over Little Platte River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Old Lancaster over Little Platte River?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old Lancaster over Little Platte River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.