US Bridges

Lrd Upson Park RD over Potato River

Fair

Iron County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 122 · Structure no. B26002100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Upson Park RD over Potato River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Upson Park RD over Potato River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Upson Park RD
CrossesPotato River
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 122
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.37117, -90.41217
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2024)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
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

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 Upson Park RD over Potato River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Upson Park RD over Potato 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 Upson Park RD over Potato River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Upson Park RD over Potato River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Upson Park RD over Potato River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.