US Bridges

Lrd Spencer Hill R over Richland Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 61 · Structure no. B12013800000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spencer Hill R over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Spencer Hill R over Richland Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Spencer Hill R
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 61
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.20872, -90.742
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Spencer Hill R over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spencer Hill R over Richland 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 Spencer Hill R over Richland Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spencer Hill R over Richland Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spencer Hill R over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.