Lrd Phipps RD over Namekagon River
PoorPosted for loadSawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. P57003100000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 93 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Phipps RD over Namekagon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Phipps RD over Namekagon River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Phipps RD over Namekagon River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Phipps 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 Phipps RD over Namekagon River carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd Phipps RD over Namekagon River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Phipps RD over Namekagon River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.