US Bridges

Lrd Bluff RD over Sinnipee Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.9M W JCT Ush 61 · Structure no. B22001000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bluff RD over Sinnipee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bluff RD over Sinnipee Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bluff RD
CrossesSinnipee Creek
Location1.9M W JCT Ush 61
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.57872, -90.64203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Bluff RD over Sinnipee Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bluff RD over Sinnipee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Bluff RD over Sinnipee Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bluff RD over Sinnipee Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bluff RD over Sinnipee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.