US Bridges

Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman Creek

FairPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B37022600000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Sugar Bush RD
CrossesFreeman Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.78628, -89.86232
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sugar Bush RD over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.