US Bridges

Lrd Blue School RD over Fennimore Creek

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth Q · Structure no. P22015100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blue School RD over Fennimore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Blue School RD over Fennimore Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Blue School RD
CrossesFennimore Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.02775, -90.563
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Blue School RD over Fennimore Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blue School RD over Fennimore 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Blue School RD over Fennimore Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Blue School RD over Fennimore Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Blue School RD over Fennimore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.