US Bridges

Lrd E 3rd ST over Prairie River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. P35070600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E 3rd ST over Prairie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd E 3rd ST over Prairie River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 3,625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,877 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E 3rd ST
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.18206, -89.7005
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2023)
Projected traffic3,877 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E 3rd ST over Prairie River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E 3rd ST over 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 E 3rd ST over Prairie River carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd E 3rd ST over Prairie River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E 3rd ST over Prairie River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.