US Bridges

Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Nelson Creek

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 3.2M S JCT Cth N · Structure no. B10010200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Nelson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Nelson Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cardinal Ave
CrossesBr Nelson Creek
Location3.2M S JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.84073, -90.5366
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 Cardinal Ave over Br Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br 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 Cardinal Ave over Br Nelson Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Nelson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.