US Bridges

Lrd Middle Juda RD over Richland Creek

PoorPosted for load

Green County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. P23095700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Middle Juda RD over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Middle Juda RD over Richland Creek in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Middle Juda RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.5M E JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59082, -89.5925
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2022)
Projected traffic173 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$191,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Middle Juda RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Middle Juda RD over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Middle Juda RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Middle Juda RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Middle Juda RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.