US Bridges

Lrd Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 21 · Structure no. P41070600000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Excelsior Ave
CrossesLemonweir Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.02732, -90.37792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Lrd Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Excelsior Ave over Lemonweir Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.