Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek
PoorPepin County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P46091300000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Dorwins Mill over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.