US Bridges

Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B41014800000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,128
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,340 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Brownell ST
CrossesCouncil Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.98135, -90.49825
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,128 (2022)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek carry?

About 2,128 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Brownell ST over Council Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.