US Bridges

Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River

PoorPosted for load

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. P57004800000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 23 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd South Clover R
CrossesBrunet River
Location1.3M E JCT Sth 70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.86985, -90.93933
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic23 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$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd South Clover R over Brunet 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 South Clover R over Brunet River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.