US Bridges

Lrd Peterson RD over Namekagon River

Poor

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. B57005000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Peterson RD over Namekagon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Peterson RD over Namekagon River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Peterson RD
CrossesNamekagon River
Location0.5M W JCT Ush 63
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.12806, -91.36722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic59 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Peterson RD over Namekagon River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Peterson RD over Namekagon River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Peterson RD over Namekagon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.