US Bridges

Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. B06007000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 664 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Water ST
CrossesBrownlee Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.56556, -91.66917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2022)
Projected traffic730 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Water ST over Brownlee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.