US Bridges

Lrd W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth F-117 · Structure no. P54070400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,102
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,193 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Railway ST
CrossesBr Soft Maple Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth F-117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.4216, -91.42241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2024)
Projected traffic1,193 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple 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 W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple Creek carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Railway ST over Br Soft Maple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.