US Bridges

Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Cth U · Structure no. P37020600000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 96th Ave
CrossesLittle Rib River
Location1.5M N JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.01007, -89.75761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2024)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$603,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 96th Ave over Little Rib River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.