US Bridges

Lrd Franklin ST over Beaver Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 21 · Structure no. P41071000000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,525
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Franklin ST over Beaver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Franklin ST over Beaver Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 3,525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,877 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Franklin ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.9459, -90.81187
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,525 (2022)
Projected traffic3,877 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Franklin ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Franklin ST over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Franklin ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,525 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Franklin ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Franklin ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.