US Bridges

Lrd Axen Drive over Prairie River

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. B35008200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Axen Drive over Prairie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Axen Drive over Prairie River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Axen Drive
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.7M N JCT Sth 17
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.30367, -89.52757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic69 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 Axen Drive over Prairie River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Axen Drive over Prairie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Axen Drive over Prairie River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Axen Drive over Prairie River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Axen Drive over Prairie River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.