US Bridges

Lrd Grinsell Lane over Melancthon Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. B52024700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Grinsell Lane over Melancthon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Grinsell Lane over Melancthon Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLrd Grinsell Lane
CrossesMelancthon Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.53389, -90.35472
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Grinsell Lane over Melancthon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Grinsell Lane over Melancthon 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 Grinsell Lane over Melancthon Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Grinsell Lane over Melancthon Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Grinsell Lane over Melancthon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.