US Bridges

Lrd Wegner RD over Copper River

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B35012600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wegner RD over Copper River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Wegner RD over Copper 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 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Wegner RD
CrossesCopper River
Location1.5M N JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.20594, -89.92
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Wegner RD over Copper River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Wegner RD over Copper 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 Wegner RD over Copper River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Wegner RD over Copper River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wegner RD over Copper River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.