US Bridges

Lrd Independence R over Silver Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. P41018600000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Independence R over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Independence R over Silver Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Independence R
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.9185, -90.63655
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Independence R over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Independence R over Silver 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 Independence R over Silver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Independence R over Silver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Independence R over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.