US Bridges

Lrd Tag Alder Road over Namekagon River

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. B57009100000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tag Alder Road over Namekagon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Tag Alder Road over Namekagon River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Tag Alder Road
CrossesNamekagon River
Location0.7M W JCT Ush 63
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.09931, -91.39842
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Tag Alder Road over Namekagon River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tag Alder Road 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 Tag Alder Road over Namekagon River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Tag Alder Road over Namekagon River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tag Alder Road over Namekagon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.