US Bridges

Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cty Q · Structure no. B49003500000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,588
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 3,588 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,781 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cth Kk (old US
CrossesWcl RR
Location0.4M E JCT Cty Q
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.46726, -89.30686
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,588 (2024)
Projected traffic3,781 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR carry?

About 3,588 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cth Kk (old US over Wcl RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.