US Bridges

Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Cth Z · Structure no. P35094000000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Corning DR
CrossesDevils Creek
Location0.8M S JCT Cth Z
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.13821, -89.79674
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Corning DR over Devils 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Corning DR over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.