US Bridges

Lrd Falcon RD over Br Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Bc · Structure no. P41092300000000

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Falcon RD over Br Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Falcon RD over Br Big Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Falcon RD
CrossesBr Big Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Bc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.97775, -90.89162
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Falcon RD over Br Big Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Lrd Falcon RD over Br Big 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 Falcon RD over Br Big Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Falcon RD over Br Big Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Falcon RD over Br Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.