US Bridges

Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 60 · Structure no. P12091400000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Hilldale RD
CrossesBr Wisconsin River
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 60
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.12056, -90.8095
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$196,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hilldale RD over Br Wisconsin River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.