US Bridges

Lrd Old HWY 54 over Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P27002300000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old HWY 54 over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old HWY 54 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Old HWY 54
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.25133, -90.88291
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 HWY 54 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old HWY 54 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Old HWY 54 over Spring Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Old HWY 54 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old HWY 54 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.