US Bridges

Lrd Willow RD over Honey Creek

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. P56018100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Willow RD over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Willow RD over Honey Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Willow RD
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.29309, -90.0375
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2024)
Projected traffic249 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Willow RD over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Willow RD over Honey 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 Willow RD over Honey Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Willow RD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Willow RD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.