US Bridges

Lrd IRR (right-Of- over Courderay River

Poor

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. P57006300000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd IRR (right-Of- over Courderay River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd IRR (right-Of- over Courderay River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd IRR (right-Of-
CrossesCourderay River
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.81167, -91.40925
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$263,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd IRR (right-Of- over Courderay River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd IRR (right-Of- over Courderay 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 IRR (right-Of- over Courderay River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd IRR (right-Of- over Courderay River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd IRR (right-Of- over Courderay River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.