US Bridges

Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. P60016600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Birch DR (dead
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.07497, -90.39653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Birch DR (dead over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.