US Bridges

Lrd Polley Lane over Hay Creek

Poor

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B60002900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Polley Lane over Hay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Polley Lane over Hay Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Polley Lane
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.14103, -90.80453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic101 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$343,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Polley Lane over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Polley Lane over Hay 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Polley Lane over Hay Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Polley Lane over Hay Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Polley Lane over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.