US Bridges

Lrd Axen RD over N Branch Prairie River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. P35006900000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Axen RD over N Branch Prairie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Axen RD over N Branch Prairie River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Axen RD
CrossesN Branch Prairie River
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.3086, -89.52741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2023)
Projected traffic288 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Axen RD over N Branch Prairie River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Axen RD over N Branch 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 Axen RD over N Branch Prairie River carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Axen RD over N Branch Prairie River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Axen RD over N Branch Prairie River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.