US Bridges

Lrd Twin Grove RD over Br Richland Creek

PoorPosted for load

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. P23005500000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Twin Grove RD over Br Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Twin Grove RD over Br Richland Creek in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Twin Grove RD
CrossesBr Richland Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52133, -89.54297
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$157,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Twin Grove RD over Br Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lrd Twin Grove RD over Br Richland 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 Twin Grove RD over Br Richland Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Twin Grove RD over Br Richland Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Twin Grove RD over Br Richland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.