US Bridges

Lrd N Ridge RD over N Fk Bad Axe River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. B62018600000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Ridge RD over N Fk Bad Axe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd N Ridge RD over N Fk 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 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd N Ridge RD
CrossesN Fk Bad Axe River
Location1.2M N JCT Sth 56
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.56563, -91.14312
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2022)
Projected traffic92 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 N Ridge RD over N Fk Bad Axe River built?

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

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

About 84 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.