US Bridges

Lrd W Bluff ST over Furnace Branch

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 133 · Structure no. P22070400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Bluff ST over Furnace Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Bluff ST over Furnace Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,034 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Bluff ST
CrossesFurnace Branch
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 133
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.71833, -90.99469
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Bluff ST over Furnace Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Bluff ST over Furnace 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Bluff ST over Furnace Branch carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Bluff ST over Furnace Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Bluff ST over Furnace Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.