US Bridges

Lrd Grand View RD over Baird Creek

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.7M S JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P05072800000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Grand View RD over Baird Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Grand View RD 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 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Grand View RD
CrossesBaird Creek
Location1.7M S JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.50193, -87.89737
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$192,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Grand View RD over Baird Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Grand View RD 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 Grand View RD over Baird Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Grand View RD over Baird Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Grand View RD over Baird Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.