US Bridges

Lrd Old Cth J RD over Brunet River

Poor

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 3.2M S JCT Cth W · Structure no. P57005700000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old Cth J RD over Brunet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old Cth J RD over Brunet River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesLrd Old Cth J RD
CrossesBrunet River
Location3.2M S JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.76711, -91.02841
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Old Cth J RD over Brunet River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old Cth J RD 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 Old Cth J RD over Brunet River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Old Cth J RD over Brunet River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old Cth J RD over Brunet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.