US Bridges

Lrd Gravel Lane over Black River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B60002800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gravel Lane over Black River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Gravel Lane over Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Gravel Lane
CrossesBlack River
Location0.9M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.11611, -90.34911
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Gravel Lane over Black River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gravel Lane over 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 Gravel Lane over Black River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gravel Lane over Black River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gravel Lane over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.