US Bridges

Lrd Tower Road over Tenmile Creek

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.6 Miles East of Cth U · Structure no. B49018200000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tower Road over Tenmile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Tower Road over Tenmile Creek in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Tower Road
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.6 Miles East of Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.27662, -89.71272
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2024)
Projected traffic100 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 Tower Road over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tower Road over Tenmile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Tower Road over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Tower Road over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tower Road over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.