US Bridges

Lrd Superior RD over Baird Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B05020400000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Superior RD over Baird Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Superior RD over Baird Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,292 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Superior RD
CrossesBaird Creek
Location0.1M E JCT IH 43
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.5011, -87.93615
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2022)
Projected traffic1,292 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

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 Superior RD over Baird Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Superior RD over Baird Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Superior RD over Baird Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Superior RD over Baird Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Superior RD over Baird Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.