Lrd 5th Street over Apple River
PoorPolk County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. P48004200000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 5th Street over Apple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 5th Street over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 5th Street over Apple River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 5th Street over Apple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 5th Street over Apple River carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd 5th Street over Apple River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 5th Street over Apple River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.