US Bridges

Lrd Natzke RD over S Fk Copper River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. P35093900000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Natzke RD over S Fk Copper River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Natzke RD over S Fk Copper River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Natzke RD
CrossesS Fk Copper River
Location1.2M S JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.17058, -89.90638
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Natzke RD over S Fk Copper River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Natzke RD over S Fk Copper 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 Natzke RD over S Fk Copper River carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Natzke RD over S Fk Copper River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Natzke RD over S Fk Copper River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.