US Bridges

Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River

PoorPosted for load

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. P57005300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
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 1970, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 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
Location0.5M S JCT Sth 70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.87697, -90.925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (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$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 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 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd South Clover R over Brunet River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 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.