US Bridges

Lrd Briar Bluff RD over Dell Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. B56007600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Briar Bluff RD over Dell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Briar Bluff RD over Dell 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Briar Bluff RD
CrossesDell Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Sth 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.55944, -89.87907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Briar Bluff RD over Dell Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Briar Bluff RD over Dell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Briar Bluff RD over Dell Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Briar Bluff RD over Dell Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Briar Bluff RD over Dell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.