US Bridges

Lrd Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Cth N · Structure no. P41094900000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Kipper Ave
CrossesBr Little Lemonweir R
Location1.5M W JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.87523, -90.407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kipper Ave over Br Little Lemonweir R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.