US Bridges

Lrd English Ridge over Babb Hollow Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B52020200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd English Ridge over Babb Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd English Ridge over Babb Hollow Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd English Ridge
CrossesBabb Hollow Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.41778, -90.54361
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 English Ridge over Babb Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd English Ridge over Babb Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd English Ridge over Babb Hollow Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd English Ridge over Babb Hollow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd English Ridge over Babb Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.