US Bridges

Lrd Andrews RD over Spofford Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Sth 176 · Structure no. P33024100000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Andrews RD over Spofford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Andrews RD over Spofford Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Andrews RD
CrossesSpofford Creek
Location1.4M W JCT Sth 176
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.54986, -89.90368
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Andrews RD over Spofford Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Andrews RD over Spofford Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Andrews RD over Spofford Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Andrews RD over Spofford Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Andrews RD over Spofford Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.