US Bridges

Lrd Excelsior RD over Knapp Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth F · Structure no. B52014200000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Excelsior RD over Knapp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Excelsior RD over Knapp Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Excelsior RD
CrossesKnapp Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.25278, -90.62278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Excelsior RD over Knapp Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Excelsior RD over Knapp 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 Excelsior RD over Knapp Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Excelsior RD over Knapp Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Excelsior RD over Knapp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.