US Bridges

Lrd R and H RD over Prairie River

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. B35014100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd R and H RD over Prairie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd R and H RD over Prairie River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd R and H RD
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 17
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.38038, -89.45216
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 R and H RD over Prairie River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd R and H RD over Prairie 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 R and H RD over Prairie River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd R and H RD over Prairie River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd R and H RD over Prairie River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.