US Bridges

Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River

PoorPosted for load

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. P29012700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Orange Mill RD
CrossesLittle Lemonweir River
Location0.1M S JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.9008, -90.23103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Orange Mill RD over Little Lemonweir River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.