US Bridges

Lrd West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River

Good

Jackson County, Wisconsin · .2 N Jch Cth B · Structure no. B27015600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd West Hillcrest
CrossesS.Fork of Buffalo River
Location.2 N Jch Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.54176, -91.10468
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic158 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 West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd West Hillcrest over S.Fork of Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.