US Bridges

Lrd Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump

FairPosted for load

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. P54009900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Fern RD
CrossesTributary to Little Jump
Location0.5M N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.30967, -90.97631
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2024)
Projected traffic93 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 Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fern RD over Tributary to Little Jump?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.