US Bridges

Lrd Grover Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth Pp · Structure no. B41015300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Grover Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Grover Road over Bear Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 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 Grover Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.5M E JCT Cth Pp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.97765, -90.34267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Grover Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Grover Road over Bear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Grover Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Grover Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Grover Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.