US Bridges

Lrd Poplar ST over Montreal River

Fair

Iron County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B26003400000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,593
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Poplar ST over Montreal River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Poplar ST over Montreal River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,593 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,040 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Poplar ST
CrossesMontreal River
Location0.1M E JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.45317, -90.17931
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,593 (2024)
Projected traffic6,040 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Poplar ST over Montreal River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Poplar ST over 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 Poplar ST over Montreal River carry?

About 5,593 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Poplar ST over Montreal River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Poplar ST over Montreal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.