US Bridges

Lrd 2nd Ave South over Bear Creek

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 3.0M S JCT Sth 21 · Structure no. P29012000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 2nd Ave South over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 2nd Ave South over Bear Creek in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 49 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 2nd Ave South
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.0M S JCT Sth 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.99082, -90.29698
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 2nd Ave South over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lrd 2nd Ave South 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 2nd Ave South over Bear Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 2nd Ave South over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 2nd Ave South over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.