US Bridges

Lrd State ST over Wisconsin River 38

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. B35001500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,985
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd State ST over Wisconsin River 38 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd State ST over Wisconsin River 38 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,985 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,273 by 2043. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd State ST
CrossesWisconsin River 38
Location0.3M S JCT Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.17401, -89.70877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,985 (2023)
Projected traffic4,273 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State ST over Wisconsin River 38 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd State ST over Wisconsin River 38 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd State ST over Wisconsin River 38 carry?

About 3,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd State ST over Wisconsin River 38?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd State ST over Wisconsin River 38?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.