US Bridges

Lrd Apple Lane over Black River

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 3.1M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P60016100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Apple Lane over Black River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Apple Lane over Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Apple Lane
CrossesBlack River
Location3.1M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.10419, -90.39161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Apple Lane over Black River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Apple Lane over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Apple Lane over Black River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Apple Lane over Black River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Apple Lane over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.