US Bridges

Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook

PoorPosted for load

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 2.0M W JCT Cth H · Structure no. P34091700000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook in Langlade 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Range Line RD
CrossesBlack Brook
Location2.0M W JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.18177, -89.27306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$187,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook built?

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

What condition is Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lrd Range Line RD over Black Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.