US Bridges

Lrd Peterson RD over Buffalo River

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B61008200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Peterson RD over Buffalo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Peterson RD over Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Peterson RD
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.1M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.56314, -91.32703
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic102 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 Peterson RD over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Peterson RD over Buffalo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Peterson RD over Buffalo River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Peterson RD over Buffalo River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Peterson RD over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.