US Bridges

Lrd Griffin ST over Apple River

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 46 · Structure no. P48070400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
153 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Griffin ST over Apple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Griffin ST over Apple River in Polk 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 632 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Griffin ST
CrossesApple River
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.296, -92.358
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Griffin ST over Apple River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Griffin ST 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 Griffin ST over Apple River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Griffin ST over Apple River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Griffin ST over Apple River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.