US Bridges

Lrd Cornell RD over S Bear Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. B62007600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cornell RD over S Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Cornell RD over S Bear Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Cornell RD
CrossesS Bear Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.5592, -90.5868
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2022)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Cornell RD over S Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cornell RD over S Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cornell RD over S Bear Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Cornell RD over S Bear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cornell RD over S Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.