US Bridges

Lrd E Grow RD over Skunk Creek

FairPosted for load

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth V-77 · Structure no. P54090900000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Grow RD over Skunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Grow RD over Skunk Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Grow RD
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Cth V-77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.39569, -90.96639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 E Grow RD over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Grow RD over Skunk 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 E Grow RD over Skunk Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd E Grow RD over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Grow RD over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.