US Bridges

Lrd Fleming Rapids over Elk River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B50003500000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fleming Rapids over Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Fleming Rapids over Elk River in Price 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLrd Fleming Rapids
CrossesElk River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.68131, -90.48783
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Fleming Rapids over Elk River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Fleming Rapids over Elk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Fleming Rapids over Elk River carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Fleming Rapids over Elk River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fleming Rapids over Elk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.