US Bridges

Lrd Bass Lake RD over Little Thornapple River

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth a #59 · Structure no. B54008100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bass Lake RD over Little Thornapple River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Bass Lake RD over Little Thornapple River in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Bass Lake RD
CrossesLittle Thornapple River
Location1.2M E JCT Cth a #59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.52281, -91.17311
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic118 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 Bass Lake RD over Little Thornapple River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bass Lake RD over Little 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 Bass Lake RD over Little Thornapple River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bass Lake RD over Little Thornapple River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bass Lake RD over Little Thornapple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.