US Bridges

Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. P41092400000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Fairmont Ave (
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.5M N JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.00495, -90.89778
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Fairmont Ave ( over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.