US Bridges

Lrd Center Ave over Black River

Poor

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. P60011800000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Center Ave over Black River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Center Ave over Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Center Ave
CrossesBlack River
Location2.3M N JCT Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.16292, -90.35786
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Center Ave over Black River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Center Ave over 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 Center Ave over Black River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Center Ave over Black River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Lrd Center Ave over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.