US Bridges

Lrd Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe River

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth Kk · Structure no. B62016800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Helgeson RD
CrossesN Fk Bad Axe River
Location1.1M E JCT Cth Kk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.62457, -90.98598
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe 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 Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Helgeson RD over N Fk Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.