US Bridges

Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. P35007100000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 3rd Ave
CrossesBig Hay Meadow Creek
Location1.1M E JCT Sth 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.32904, -89.4465
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$162,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 3rd Ave over Big Hay Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.