US Bridges

Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River

GoodPosted for load

Waushara County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B69004000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Covered Bridge
CrossesPine River
Location0.1 M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.17972, -89.13353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Covered Bridge over Pine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.