US Bridges

Lrd Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45

Fair

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 1.6M W JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. B43003300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45 in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 482 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLrd Hat Rapids RD
CrossesWisconsin River 45
Location1.6M W JCT Sth 17
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.57, -89.48083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2024)
Projected traffic482 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45 carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hat Rapids RD over Wisconsin River 45?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.