US Bridges

Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. P62016700000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Bloomingdale R
CrossesBr W Fk Kickapoo River
Location0.4M W JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.64458, -90.78378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bloomingdale R over Br W Fk Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.