US Bridges

Lrd Prairie RD Eas over Br Buffalo River

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P61012200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Prairie RD Eas over Br Buffalo River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Prairie RD Eas over Br Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Prairie RD Eas
CrossesBr Buffalo River
Location1.3M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.56028, -91.30417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 Prairie RD Eas over Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Prairie RD Eas over Br 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 Prairie RD Eas over Br Buffalo River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Prairie RD Eas over Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Prairie RD Eas over Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.