US Bridges

Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie Creek

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth a · Structure no. B60009900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Buffalo DR
CrossesMckenzie Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.04581, -90.63947
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Buffalo DR over Mckenzie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.