US Bridges

Lrd Tower Road over Clark Creek

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Sauk County, Wisconsin · .1 MI E. of JCT W/ Sth 13 · Structure no. B56022900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tower Road over Clark Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Tower Road over Clark Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Tower Road
CrossesClark Creek
Location.1 MI E. of JCT W/ Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.43208, -89.69428
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2024)
Projected traffic222 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tower Road over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tower Road over Clark 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Tower Road over Clark Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Tower Road over Clark Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tower Road over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.