US Bridges

Lrd Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow River

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P37091600000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Pleasant RD
CrossesE Br Yellow River
Location1.5M S JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.69321, -90.23874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow 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 Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow River carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Pleasant RD over E Br Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.