US Bridges

Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow River

Poor

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. P71011700000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Town Road Wren
CrossesE Br Yellow River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.65635, -90.21838
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$228,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Town Road Wren over E Br Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.