US Bridges

Lrd Meier RD over S Fk Spirit River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth Yy · Structure no. B50006800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Meier RD over S Fk Spirit River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Meier RD over S Fk Spirit River in Price 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 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Meier RD
CrossesS Fk Spirit River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth Yy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.40981, -90.06222
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2023)
Projected traffic88 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 Meier RD over S Fk Spirit River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Meier RD over S Fk Spirit 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 Meier RD over S Fk Spirit River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Meier RD over S Fk Spirit River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Meier RD over S Fk Spirit River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.