US Bridges

Lrd Hospital RD over Namekagon River

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. B57002400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hospital RD over Namekagon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hospital RD over Namekagon River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hospital RD
CrossesNamekagon River
Location0.7M E JCT Ush 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.02649, -91.44859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hospital RD over Namekagon River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hospital RD over Namekagon 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 Hospital RD over Namekagon River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Hospital RD over Namekagon River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hospital RD over Namekagon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.