US Bridges

Lrd Tendrop RD 153 over Apple River

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth H · Structure no. P48004800000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tendrop RD 153 over Apple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Tendrop RD 153 over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Tendrop RD 153
CrossesApple River
Location0.6M W JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.42825, -92.3786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$221,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Tendrop RD 153 over Apple River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tendrop RD 153 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 Tendrop RD 153 over Apple River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Tendrop RD 153 over Apple River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tendrop RD 153 over Apple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.