US Bridges

Lrd Biba RD over Blue River

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth Q · Structure no. P22013900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Biba RD over Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Biba RD over Blue River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Biba RD
CrossesBlue River
Location0.1M W JCT Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09347, -90.48372
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic111 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Biba RD over Blue River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Biba RD over Blue 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 April 2023.

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

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Biba RD over Blue River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Biba RD over Blue River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.