US Bridges

Lrd Hill RD over Branch River

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. P05014200000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hill RD over Branch River is a steel arch - deck carrying Lrd Hill RD over Branch River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hill RD
CrossesBranch River
Location0.6M E JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.26977, -87.93687
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$210,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hill RD over Branch River built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hill RD over Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hill RD over Branch River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Hill RD over Branch River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hill RD over Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.