US Bridges

Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B16010000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Hilpiper RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.3M S JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.56786, -92.27619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$258,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hilpiper RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.