US Bridges

Lrd 450th ST over Br Rush River

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. P47011700000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 450th ST over Br Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 450th ST over Br Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 450th ST
CrossesBr Rush River
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.83488, -92.35857
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 450th ST over Br Rush River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 450th ST over Br Rush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 450th ST over Br Rush River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 450th ST over Br Rush River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 450th ST over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.