US Bridges

Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Cth a 400 N J · Structure no. P22017600000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Horstman Lane
CrossesDry Hollow Creek
Location2.3M E JCT Cth a 400 N J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.91937, -91.06792
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Horstman Lane over Dry Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.