US Bridges

Lrd Shortcut Lane over Br Black River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B60004100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Shortcut Lane over Br Black River is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Shortcut Lane over Br Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Shortcut Lane
CrossesBr Black River
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.22922, -90.31219
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic35 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 Shortcut Lane over Br Black River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Shortcut Lane over Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Shortcut Lane over Br Black River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Shortcut Lane over Br Black River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Shortcut Lane over Br Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.