US Bridges

Lrd Apple Church G over Apple Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.1M S JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. P33092400000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Apple Church G over Apple Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Apple Church G over Apple Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLrd Apple Church G
CrossesApple Branch
Location1.1M S JCT Sth 81
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.69746, -89.93617
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Apple Church G over Apple Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Apple Church G over Apple Branch 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 Apple Church G over Apple Branch carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Apple Church G over Apple Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Apple Church G over Apple Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.