US Bridges

Lrd Willenberg RD over Bad Axe River

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B62018000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Willenberg RD over Bad Axe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Willenberg RD over Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Willenberg RD
CrossesBad Axe River
Location1.6M E JCT Sth 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.52212, -91.1939
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Willenberg RD over Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Willenberg RD over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Willenberg RD over Bad Axe River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Willenberg RD over Bad Axe River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Willenberg RD over Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.