Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek
PoorRichland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P52019000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.
How long is Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Covered Bridge over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.