US Bridges

Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 131 · Structure no. P41018200000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Iowa RD
CrossesBr Council Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 131
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.9209, -90.49913
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 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

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$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Iowa RD over Br Council Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.