US Bridges

Lrd River RD over Little Elk River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. P50006800000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River RD over Little Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River RD over Little Elk River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd River RD
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location1.3M N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.67394, -90.24864
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 River RD over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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

About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd River RD over Little Elk River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River RD over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.