US Bridges

Lrd Anderson Ridge over S Fk Bad Axe River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M W JCT Cth N · Structure no. P62030900000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Anderson Ridge over S Fk Bad Axe River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Anderson Ridge over S Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Anderson Ridge
CrossesS Fk Bad Axe River
Location1.6M W JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.51353, -91.07887
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 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 Anderson Ridge over S Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Anderson Ridge over S Fk Bad Axe River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Anderson Ridge over S Fk Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.