US Bridges

Lrd Sawyer RD over N Br Duck Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.6M S JCT Cth P · Structure no. P11090400000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sawyer RD over N Br Duck Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Sawyer RD over N Br Duck Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Sawyer RD
CrossesN Br Duck Creek
Location1.6M S JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.52588, -89.19211
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Sawyer RD over N Br Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sawyer RD over N Br Duck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Sawyer RD over N Br Duck Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Sawyer RD over N Br Duck Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sawyer RD over N Br Duck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.