US Bridges

Lrd Taylor ST over Beaver Creek

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P05072000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Taylor ST over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Taylor ST over Beaver 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 9,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,675 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Taylor ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.52725, -88.07785
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$338,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Taylor ST over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Taylor ST over Beaver 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 Taylor ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Taylor ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Taylor ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.