US Bridges

Lrd Rice Lake Road over Turtle River

Fair

Iron County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B26001900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rice Lake Road over Turtle River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Rice Lake Road over Turtle River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Rice Lake Road
CrossesTurtle River
Location0.8M N JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.18444, -90.08481
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rice Lake Road over Turtle River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rice Lake Road over Turtle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Rice Lake Road over Turtle River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Rice Lake Road over Turtle River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rice Lake Road over Turtle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.