US Bridges

Lrd Patch Street over Plover River

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Ush 51B · Structure no. P49070800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Patch Street over Plover River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Patch Street over Plover River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,304 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Patch Street
CrossesPlover River
Location2.6M E JCT Ush 51B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51188, -89.54193
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2024)
Projected traffic1,304 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Patch Street over Plover River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Patch Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Patch Street over Plover River carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Patch Street over Plover River?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Patch Street over Plover River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.