US Bridges

Lrd South Drive over W Br Montreal River

Fair

Iron County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Ush 2 · Structure no. B26002400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South Drive over W Br Montreal River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd South Drive over W Br Montreal River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd South Drive
CrossesW Br Montreal River
Location1.3M S JCT Ush 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.44669, -90.24069
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 South Drive over W Br Montreal River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd South Drive over W Br Montreal 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 South Drive over W Br Montreal River carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd South Drive over W Br Montreal River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd South Drive over W Br Montreal River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.