US Bridges

Lrd Richardson Lan over Galena River

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Cth W · Structure no. P33021300000000

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Richardson Lan over Galena River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Richardson Lan over Galena River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Richardson Lan
CrossesGalena River
Location2.4M S JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.51523, -90.36342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Richardson Lan over Galena River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Lrd Richardson Lan over Galena 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 Richardson Lan over Galena River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Richardson Lan over Galena River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Richardson Lan over Galena River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.