US Bridges

Lrd Bowers RD over Blue River

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B22015500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bowers RD over Blue River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Bowers RD over Blue River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Bowers RD
CrossesBlue River
Location1.6M E JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03111, -90.46444
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$230,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bowers RD over Blue River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bowers RD over Blue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Bowers RD over Blue River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bowers RD over Blue River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bowers RD over Blue River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.