US Bridges

Lrd Bluebird LN over Little Plover R

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.05 M W JCT Eisenhower D · Structure no. B49013400000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bluebird LN over Little Plover R is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Bluebird LN over Little Plover R in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Bluebird LN
CrossesLittle Plover R
Location0.05 M W JCT Eisenhower D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.4705, -89.51006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic116 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bluebird LN over Little Plover R built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bluebird LN over Little Plover R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bluebird LN over Little Plover R carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bluebird LN over Little Plover R?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bluebird LN over Little Plover R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.