US Bridges

Trng/Logging Trail over Silver Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Wisconsin · Trng Area B4-MGRS 840686 · Structure no. DAPFORCOY0NRP03

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2020
Type
Other
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Trng/Logging Trail over Silver Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron other carrying Trng/Logging Trail over Silver Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTrng/Logging Trail
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationTrng Area B4-MGRS 840686
Coordinates43.94806, -90.70781
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic6 by 2042
Trucks75%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trng/Logging Trail over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trng/Logging Trail over Silver 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 September 2020.

How much traffic does Trng/Logging Trail over Silver Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is Trng/Logging Trail over Silver Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Trng/Logging Trail over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Army.