US Bridges

Lrd Central Ave over Apple River

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 46 · Structure no. B48001900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,386
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Central Ave over Apple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Central Ave over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 2,386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,624 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Central Ave
CrossesApple River
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.30967, -92.359
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,386 (2024)
Projected traffic2,624 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Central Ave over Apple River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Central Ave over Apple 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 Central Ave over Apple River carry?

About 2,386 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Central Ave over Apple River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Central Ave over Apple River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.