US Bridges

Lrd 23rd ST over S Br Yellow River

Fair

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 1.9M W JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. P29011200000000

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 23rd ST over S Br Yellow River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 23rd ST over S Br Yellow River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 23rd ST
CrossesS Br Yellow River
Location1.9M W JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.01033, -90.10445
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 23rd ST over S Br Yellow River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 23rd ST over S Br Yellow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 23rd ST over S Br Yellow River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 23rd ST over S Br Yellow River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 23rd ST over S Br Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.