US Bridges

Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1 Mile East of Cth "j" · Structure no. B36022000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Hillcrest RD
CrossesBranch River
Location1 Mile East of Cth "j"
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.1964, -87.84078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hillcrest RD over Branch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.