US Bridges

Lrd Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek

FairPosted for load

Green County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. P23008000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Gould Hill RD
CrossesErickson Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Sth 78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.7726, -89.8386
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gould Hill RD over Erickson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.