US Bridges

Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth X-57 · Structure no. P54090600000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Josie Crk. Rd.
CrossesJosie Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth X-57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.51978, -90.96592
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Josie Crk. Rd. over Josie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.