US Bridges

Lrd Foster ST over Devil Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. P35070500000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,036
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Foster ST over Devil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Foster ST over Devil Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,036 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,235 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Foster ST
CrossesDevil Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.17105, -89.71892
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,036 (2023)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$463,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Foster ST over Devil Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Foster ST over Devil 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 Foster ST over Devil Creek carry?

About 2,036 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Foster ST over Devil Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Foster ST over Devil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.