US Bridges

Lrd Tower Ave over Big Rib River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B60007300000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tower Ave over Big Rib River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Tower Ave over Big Rib River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Tower Ave
CrossesBig Rib River
Location1.7M E JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.23764, -90.13214
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Tower Ave over Big Rib River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tower Ave over Big Rib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Tower Ave over Big Rib River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Tower Ave over Big Rib River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tower Ave over Big Rib River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.