US Bridges

Lrd Crosscut RD over Little Platte River

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. P22024000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Crosscut RD over Little Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Crosscut RD over Little Platte River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Crosscut RD
CrossesLittle Platte River
Location1.7M N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.80383, -90.48036
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 Crosscut RD over Little Platte River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Crosscut RD over Little Platte River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Crosscut RD over Little Platte River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Crosscut RD over Little Platte River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Crosscut RD over Little Platte River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.