US Bridges

Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P05071500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,180
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,798 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Henry ST
CrossesBaird Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.50648, -87.97805
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,180 (2022)
Projected traffic6,798 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek carry?

About 6,180 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Henry ST over Baird Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.