US Bridges

Lrd ST Helena RD over Dead Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 60 · Structure no. P14010600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd ST Helena RD over Dead Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd ST Helena RD over Dead Creek in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd ST Helena RD
CrossesDead Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDodge County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.35694, -88.64309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic322 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 ST Helena RD over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd ST Helena RD over Dead 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 ST Helena RD over Dead Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd ST Helena RD over Dead Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd ST Helena RD over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.