US Bridges

Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River

Poor

Green County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P23092300000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River 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 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Marshall Bluff
CrossesBr Little Sugar River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreen County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.7678, -89.57589
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2043
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

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$131,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Marshall Bluff over Br Little Sugar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.