US Bridges

Lrd Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi River

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 82 · Structure no. P62070900000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesLrd Glass RD (dead
CrossesTrib Mississippi River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 82
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.43253, -91.19097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$143,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi 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 Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Glass RD (dead over Trib Mississippi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.