US Bridges

Lrd Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk River

Fair

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 4.9M W JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B43003800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk River in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesLrd Blue Lake RD
CrossesTomahawk River
Location4.9M W JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.83528, -89.80722
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2024)
Projected traffic311 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk River carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Blue Lake RD over Tomahawk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.