US Bridges

Lrd Bentley RD over Plover River

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B49008800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bentley RD over Plover River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Bentley RD over Plover River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 326 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bentley RD
CrossesPlover River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.65138, -89.47142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2024)
Projected traffic326 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bentley RD over Plover River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bentley RD over Plover 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bentley RD over Plover River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bentley RD over Plover River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bentley RD over Plover River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.