US Bridges

Lrd Carpenter Road over Trempealeau River

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. B61008400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Carpenter Road over Trempealeau River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Carpenter Road over Trempealeau River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Carpenter Road
CrossesTrempealeau River
Location0.1M N JCT Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.31611, -91.27697
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2022)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Carpenter Road over Trempealeau River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Carpenter Road over Trempealeau 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 Carpenter Road over Trempealeau River carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Carpenter Road over Trempealeau River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Carpenter Road over Trempealeau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.