US Bridges

Lrd Ember Lane over Montello River

Fair

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B39005600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ember Lane over Montello River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Ember Lane over Montello River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Ember Lane
CrossesMontello River
Location0.6M E JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.83524, -89.39139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Ember Lane over Montello River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ember Lane over Montello 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Ember Lane over Montello River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Ember Lane over Montello River?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ember Lane over Montello River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.