US Bridges

Lrd Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw Creek

Good

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B46002800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Curtis RD
CrossesLittle Arkansaw Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.64662, -92.02872
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Curtis RD over Little Arkansaw Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.