US Bridges

Lrd Missell RD over Buffalo River

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B61009700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Missell RD over Buffalo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Missell RD over Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Missell RD
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.3M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.56406, -91.43311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic49 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 Missell RD over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Missell RD over Buffalo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Missell RD over Buffalo River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Missell RD over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.