US Bridges

Lrd Popko Circle W over Trude Lake

Fair

Iron County, Wisconsin · 3 Miles South of Cth Ff · Structure no. B26004100000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Popko Circle W over Trude Lake is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Popko Circle W over Trude Lake in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Popko Circle W
CrossesTrude Lake
Location3 Miles South of Cth Ff
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.11765, -90.18001
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic518 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Popko Circle W over Trude Lake built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Popko Circle W over Trude Lake 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 Popko Circle W over Trude Lake carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Popko Circle W over Trude Lake?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Popko Circle W over Trude Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.