US Bridges

Range Road over Alderwood Lake

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · Mil Grid 874842 · Structure no. DAPFORCOY000052

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range Road over Alderwood Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Range Road over Alderwood Lake in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road
CrossesAlderwood Lake
LocationMil Grid 874842
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.08757, -90.65622
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks30%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over Alderwood Lake built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road over Alderwood Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road over Alderwood Lake carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Range Road over Alderwood Lake?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over Alderwood Lake?

It is owned by the Army.