Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek
PoorRusk County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth D-55 · Structure no. P54012200000000
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 113 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Right of Way R over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.