US Bridges

Lrd 70th ST (dead over Apple River

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Cth G · Structure no. P48005000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 70th ST (dead over Apple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 70th ST (dead over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 441 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 70th ST (dead
CrossesApple River
Location1.8M S JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.45683, -92.30516
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic441 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 70th ST (dead over Apple River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 70th ST (dead 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 70th ST (dead over Apple River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 70th ST (dead over Apple River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 70th ST (dead over Apple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.