US Bridges

Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. P22091900000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Shady Dell RD
CrossesMartin Branch
Location1.8M S JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95286, -90.79075
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Shady Dell RD over Martin Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.