US Bridges

Lrd South Branch R over S Br Copper River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. P35094300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South Branch R over S Br Copper River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd South Branch R over S Br Copper River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd South Branch R
CrossesS Br Copper River
Location1.0M S JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.17084, -89.9095
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2023)
Projected traffic25 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 South Branch R over S Br Copper River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd South Branch R over S Br 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 South Branch R over S Br Copper River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd South Branch R over S Br Copper River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd South Branch R over S Br Copper River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.