US Bridges

Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black River

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Cth 54 · Structure no. P27004400000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black River in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 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 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Indies RD
CrossesBr Black River
Location1.2M S JCT Cth 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.12908, -91.01786
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black River carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Indies RD over Br Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.