US Bridges

Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail

PoorPosted for load

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. P29014000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
129 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hyer RD (dead
CrossesBike Trail
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.78232, -90.28143
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail 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 Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hyer RD (dead over Bike Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.