US Bridges

Lrd Capitol Road over Nelson Creek

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth K · Structure no. B10005500000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Capitol Road over Nelson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Capitol Road over Nelson Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Capitol Road
CrossesNelson Creek
Location1.3M W JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.81361, -90.52299
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic242 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Capitol Road over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Capitol Road over Nelson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Capitol Road over Nelson Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Capitol Road over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Capitol Road over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.