US Bridges

Lrd Bridge RD over Spirit River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. B35009100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bridge RD over Spirit River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Bridge RD over Spirit River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bridge RD
CrossesSpirit River
Location0.3M S JCT Sth 86
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.4492, -89.97996
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2023)
Projected traffic159 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Bridge RD over Spirit River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bridge RD over Spirit 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bridge RD over Spirit River carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Bridge RD over Spirit River?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bridge RD over Spirit River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.