US Bridges

Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth Ch · Structure no. P56015400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Pine Bluff RD
CrossesNarrows Creek
Location0.3M S JCT Cth Ch
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.4657, -90.00397
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic149 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Pine Bluff RD over Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.