US Bridges

Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. P60011500000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Grahl DR
CrossesE Br Little Black River
Location2.1M N JCT Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.17164, -90.22958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Grahl DR over E Br Little Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.