US Bridges

Lrd Oliver RD over S Fk Bad Axe River

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. B62017100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Oliver RD over S Fk Bad Axe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Oliver RD over S 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Oliver RD
CrossesS Fk Bad Axe River
Location2.4M S JCT Sth 56
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.5191, -91.1073
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Oliver RD over S Fk Bad Axe River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Oliver RD over S 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 Oliver RD over S Fk Bad Axe River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Oliver RD over S Fk Bad Axe River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Oliver RD over S Fk Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.