US Bridges

Lrd Rosecrans RD over Devil River State Trail

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Cth R · Structure no. B05004800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rosecrans RD over Devil River State Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Rosecrans RD over Devil River State Trail in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Rosecrans RD
CrossesDevil River State Trail
Location0.5M S JCT Cth R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.33498, -87.82662
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$912,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Rosecrans RD over Devil River State Trail built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rosecrans RD over Devil River State 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 Rosecrans RD over Devil River State Trail carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Rosecrans RD over Devil River State Trail?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rosecrans RD over Devil River State Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.