US Bridges

Lrd Ernst RD (dead over N Fk Spirit River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. P50008400000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ernst RD (dead over N Fk Spirit River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Ernst RD (dead over N Fk Spirit River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Ernst RD (dead
CrossesN Fk Spirit River
Location0.9M N JCT Sth 86
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.46669, -90.07861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ernst RD (dead over N Fk Spirit River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ernst RD (dead over N 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 Ernst RD (dead over N Fk Spirit River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Ernst RD (dead over N Fk Spirit River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ernst RD (dead over N Fk Spirit River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.