US Bridges

Lrd N. Washington over Pesso Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. B06005700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
587
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N. Washington over Pesso Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd N. Washington over Pesso Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd N. Washington
CrossesPesso Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.57861, -91.65333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2022)
Projected traffic645 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N. Washington over Pesso Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N. Washington over Pesso 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 N. Washington over Pesso Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N. Washington over Pesso Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N. Washington over Pesso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.