US Bridges

Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 71 · Structure no. B41092100000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 935 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesLrd Leapfrog Ave
CrossesBr Morris Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 71
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.82355, -90.60338
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic935 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Leapfrog Ave over Br Morris Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.