US Bridges

Lrd 1040th ST over Big River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P47092800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 1040th ST over Big River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 1040th ST over Big River in Pierce 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 1040th ST
CrossesBig River
Location0.2M N JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.75034, -92.65468
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2024)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1040th ST over Big River built?

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

What condition is Lrd 1040th ST over Big 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 1040th ST over Big River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 1040th ST over Big River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 1040th ST over Big River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.