US Bridges

Lrd 385th ST over Rush River

Good

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B47015000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 385th ST over Rush River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd 385th ST over Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd 385th ST
CrossesRush River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.62669, -92.33227
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 385th ST over Rush River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 385th ST over Rush River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 385th ST over Rush River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 385th ST over Rush River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 385th ST over Rush River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.