US Bridges

Lrd Fischer Lake R over Turtle River

Good

Iron County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B26002900000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fischer Lake R over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Fischer Lake R over Turtle River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Fischer Lake R
CrossesTurtle River
Location0.5M E JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.22458, -90.017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fischer Lake R over Turtle River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fischer Lake R over Turtle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Fischer Lake R over Turtle River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Fischer Lake R over Turtle River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fischer Lake R over Turtle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.