US Bridges

Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth O · Structure no. B60002100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Gibson DR
CrossesLittle Black River
Location0.7M S JCT Cth O
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.10925, -90.355
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gibson DR over Little Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.