US Bridges

Lrd S Worcester RD over Little Elk River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. P50006300000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Worcester RD over Little Elk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd S Worcester RD over Little Elk River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd S Worcester RD
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.67775, -90.34979
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 S Worcester RD over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S Worcester RD over Little 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 S Worcester RD over Little Elk River carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd S Worcester RD over Little Elk River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Worcester RD over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.