US Bridges

Lrd Horn RD over Elder Creek

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. P60095900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Horn RD over Elder Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Horn RD over Elder Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Horn RD
CrossesElder Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.15875, -90.905
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic183 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Horn RD over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Horn RD over Elder 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 Horn RD over Elder Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Horn RD over Elder Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Horn RD over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.