US Bridges

Lrd Old Sth 54 over Indian Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. B27096300000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old Sth 54 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old Sth 54 over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Old Sth 54
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.8M W JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.34885, -90.34226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Old Sth 54 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old Sth 54 over Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Old Sth 54 over Indian Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Old Sth 54 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old Sth 54 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.