US Bridges

Lrd N Elm RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B49007500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Elm RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd N Elm RD over Mill Creek in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd N Elm RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Cth O
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.57021, -89.73249
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N Elm RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Elm RD over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Elm RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd N Elm RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Elm RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.