US Bridges

Lrd Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth G-70 · Structure no. B54005700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Deer Tail RD
CrossesDeer Tail Creek
Location1.8M E JCT Cth G-70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.43017, -91.04392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Deer Tail RD over Deer Tail Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.