US Bridges

Lrd S Bad Axe RD over S Fk Bad Axe River

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Cth N · Structure no. B62018900000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Bad Axe RD over S Fk Bad Axe River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd S Bad Axe RD over S Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd S Bad Axe RD
CrossesS Fk Bad Axe River
Location0.9M W JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.51315, -91.07
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 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 S Bad Axe RD over S Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.