US Bridges

Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Sth 73 · Structure no. P10020900000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Fairground Ave
CrossesCunningham Creek
Location1.0M E JCT Sth 73
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51687, -90.57872
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$191,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fairground Ave over Cunningham Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.