US Bridges

Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P66006200000000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesLrd Woodford DR
CrossesRails to Trails Trail
Location0.3M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.45196, -88.18868
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating1.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$421,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Woodford DR over Rails to Trails Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.