US Bridges

Lrd State RD over Little Rib River

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Sth 102 · Structure no. P60070200000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd State RD over Little Rib River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd State RD over Little Rib River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 701 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd State RD
CrossesLittle Rib River
Location0.4M S JCT Sth 102
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.31178, -90.21486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic701 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$232,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd State RD over Little Rib River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd State RD over Little Rib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd State RD over Little Rib River carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd State RD over Little Rib River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd State RD over Little Rib River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.