US Bridges

Lrd W Circle Drive over Somo River

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. B35010400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Circle Drive over Somo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Circle Drive over Somo River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd W Circle Drive
CrossesSomo River
Location0.7M S JCT Ush 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.54398, -90.02332
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Circle Drive over Somo River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Circle Drive over Somo 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 W Circle Drive over Somo River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd W Circle Drive over Somo River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Circle Drive over Somo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.