US Bridges

Lrd Bortle Cross R over Tamarack Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Sth 93 · Structure no. P61020800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bortle Cross R over Tamarack Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Bortle Cross R over Tamarack Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Bortle Cross R
CrossesTamarack Creek
Location0.5M W JCT Sth 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.10722, -91.46542
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bortle Cross R over Tamarack Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bortle Cross R over Tamarack 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 Bortle Cross R over Tamarack Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bortle Cross R over Tamarack Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bortle Cross R over Tamarack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.