US Bridges

Lrd 3rd ST over Town Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P27070300000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 3rd ST over Town Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 3rd ST over Town Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,102 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 3rd ST
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.30014, -90.85079
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2022)
Projected traffic3,102 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$272,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 3rd ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 3rd ST over Town 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 3rd ST over Town Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 3rd ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lrd 3rd ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.