US Bridges

Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P10022600000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 97 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 4 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Cardinal Ave
CrossesBr Jack Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.54419, -90.53756
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cardinal Ave over Br Jack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.