US Bridges

Lrd Lucia RD over Silver Creek

Poor

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. P60093200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lucia RD over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Lucia RD over Silver Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lucia RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.8M N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.37864, -90.26956
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lucia RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lucia RD over Silver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lucia RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Lucia RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Lrd Lucia RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.