US Bridges

Lrd Campus DR over Brush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P52070200000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Campus DR over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Campus DR over Brush Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Campus DR
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Ush 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.34444, -90.39778
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Campus DR over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Campus DR 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 Campus DR over Brush Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Campus DR over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Campus DR over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.