US Bridges

Lrd Dudley RD over N Br Prairie River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. B35009300000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Dudley RD over N Br Prairie River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Dudley RD over N Br Prairie 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Dudley RD
CrossesN Br Prairie River
Location2.7M N JCT Sth 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.33323, -89.52742
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2023)
Projected traffic151 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Dudley RD over N Br Prairie River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Dudley RD over N Br Prairie 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 Dudley RD over N Br Prairie River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Dudley RD over N Br Prairie River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Dudley RD over N Br Prairie River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.