US Bridges

Lrd Prairie Rapids over Tomahawk River

Fair

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. P43000900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Prairie Rapids over Tomahawk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Prairie Rapids over Tomahawk River in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 881 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesLrd Prairie Rapids
CrossesTomahawk River
Location1.4M W JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.58528, -89.74722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2024)
Projected traffic881 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 Prairie Rapids over Tomahawk River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Prairie Rapids 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 Prairie Rapids over Tomahawk River carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Prairie Rapids over Tomahawk River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Prairie Rapids over Tomahawk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.