US Bridges

Lrd Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E of Cth Q · Structure no. B41022900000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Old Sth 21 EB
CrossesHansen Creek
Location0.1 M E of Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.96897, -90.77887
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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Lrd Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old Sth 21 EB over Hansen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.