US Bridges

Lrd Center DR over W Br Montreal River

Fair

Iron County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. P26002000000000

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Center DR over W Br Montreal River is a steel arch - deck carrying Lrd Center DR over W Br Montreal River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older 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 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Center DR
CrossesW Br Montreal River
Location1.5M W JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.47181, -90.25814
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Center DR over W Br Montreal River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Center DR 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 Center DR over W Br Montreal River carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Center DR over W Br Montreal River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Center DR over W Br Montreal River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.