US Bridges

Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River

PoorPosted for load

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Sth 27 #61 · Structure no. P54092200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd E Town Line RD
CrossesLittle Thornapple River
Location1.1M W JCT Sth 27 #61
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.55236, -91.13231
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Town Line RD over Little Thornapple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.