US Bridges

Lrd Dewey ST over Br Mississippi River

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. P22070600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
822
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Dewey ST over Br Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Dewey ST over Br Mississippi River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 904 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Dewey ST
CrossesBr Mississippi River
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 81
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.71547, -90.99097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2022)
Projected traffic904 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dewey ST over Br Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Dewey ST over Br Mississippi 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Dewey ST over Br Mississippi River carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Dewey ST over Br Mississippi River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Dewey ST over Br Mississippi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.