US Bridges

Lrd Bloomingdale R over W Fk Kickapoo River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. P62016800000000

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bloomingdale R over W Fk Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Bloomingdale R over W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 134 years old, older 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 5 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bloomingdale R
CrossesW Fk Kickapoo River
Location0.2M W JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.64363, -90.78067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bloomingdale R over W Fk Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.