US Bridges

Lrd Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B49012500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Bear Creek RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9M S JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.50588, -89.66753
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.