US Bridges

Lrd Salem RD over Calamus Creek

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. P14008800000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Salem RD over Calamus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Salem RD over Calamus Creek in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 6 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Salem RD
CrossesCalamus Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDodge County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.38638, -88.8921
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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 Salem RD over Calamus Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Salem RD over Calamus 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Salem RD over Calamus Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Salem RD over Calamus Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Salem RD over Calamus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.