US Bridges

Lrd Tesch Road over New Wood River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B35012500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tesch Road over New Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Tesch Road over New Wood River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Tesch Road
CrossesNew Wood River
Location1.0M E JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.24182, -89.81234
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tesch Road over New Wood River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tesch Road over New Wood 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 Tesch Road over New Wood River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Tesch Road over New Wood River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tesch Road over New Wood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.