US Bridges

Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 54 to E · Structure no. B71005700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
532 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21 in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,720 by 2041. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Grand Ave
CrossesWisconsin River 21
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 54 to E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWood County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.39221, -89.82694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Grand Ave over Wisconsin River 21?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.