US Bridges

Lrd Willow Branch over Willow Branch Creek

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. B22017400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Willow Branch over Willow Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Willow Branch over Willow Branch Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Willow Branch
CrossesWillow Branch Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.79061, -90.60192
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic114 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 Willow Branch over Willow Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Willow Branch over Willow Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Willow Branch over Willow Branch Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Willow Branch over Willow Branch Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Willow Branch over Willow Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.