US Bridges

Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Poor

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Cth U · Structure no. P22028400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Glassmaker RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1.2M S JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.76206, -90.88486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$326,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Glassmaker RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.