US Bridges

Lrd 26th ST West over Bear Creek

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 3.4M S JCT Sth 21 · Structure no. P29011700000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 26th ST West over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 26th ST West over Bear Creek in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 50 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 26th ST West
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.4M S JCT Sth 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.98855, -90.30022
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic67 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 26th ST West over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lrd 26th ST West over Bear Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 26th ST West over Bear Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 26th ST West over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 26th ST West over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.