US Bridges

Lrd Winter Road over Thornapple River

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Cth J-56 · Structure no. B54003600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Winter Road over Thornapple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Winter Road over Thornapple River in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Winter Road
CrossesThornapple River
Location0.6M N JCT Cth J-56
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.58833, -91.02861
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Winter Road over Thornapple River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Winter Road over Thornapple 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Winter Road over Thornapple River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Winter Road over Thornapple River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Winter Road over Thornapple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.