US Bridges

Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. P22029200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Irish Ridge RD
CrossesMccartney Branch
Location0.3M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.69339, -90.84469
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Irish Ridge RD over Mccartney Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.