US Bridges

Lrd Frey Lane over W Br Little Black River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. P60010800000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Frey Lane over W Br Little Black River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Frey Lane over W Br Little Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Frey Lane
CrossesW Br Little Black River
Location1.5M S JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.20072, -90.24897
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Frey Lane over W Br Little Black River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Frey Lane over W Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Frey Lane over W Br Little Black River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Frey Lane over W Br Little Black River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Frey Lane over W Br Little Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.