US Bridges

Lrd Clara Ave over Spring Brook

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B56008400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Clara Ave over Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Clara Ave over Spring Brook in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Clara Ave
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.5929, -89.7958
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clara Ave over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Clara Ave over Spring Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Clara Ave over Spring Brook carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Clara Ave over Spring Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Clara Ave over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.