US Bridges

Lrd David DR (dead over Br Plum Creek

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth G · Structure no. P56093300000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd David DR (dead over Br Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd David DR (dead over Br Plum Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd David DR (dead
CrossesBr Plum Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.61273, -90.24533
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$158,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd David DR (dead over Br Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd David DR (dead over Br Plum 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 David DR (dead over Br Plum Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd David DR (dead over Br Plum Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd David DR (dead over Br Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.