US Bridges

Lrd Highlow RD over Narrows Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 154 · Structure no. B56007500000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Highlow RD over Narrows Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Highlow RD over Narrows Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Highlow RD
CrossesNarrows Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Sth 154
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.47202, -89.94409
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highlow RD over Narrows Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Highlow RD over Narrows 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 Highlow RD over Narrows Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Highlow RD over Narrows Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Highlow RD over Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.