US Bridges

Lrd Cushman RD over Bark River

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B28012400000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cushman RD over Bark River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Cushman RD over Bark River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Cushman RD
CrossesBark River
Location1.0M E JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.96022, -88.67106
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cushman RD over Bark River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cushman RD over Bark River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cushman RD over Bark River carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Cushman RD over Bark River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cushman RD over Bark River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.