US Bridges

Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. P33022800000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Kingsley RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.5M S JCT Sth 11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55951, -90.11353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$149,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kingsley RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.