US Bridges

Lrd Thompson RD (d over S Bear Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. B62008800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Thompson RD (d over S Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Thompson RD (d over S Bear Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Thompson RD (d
CrossesS Bear Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.5636, -90.60307
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Thompson RD (d over S Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Thompson RD (d over S Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Thompson RD (d over S Bear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Thompson RD (d over S Bear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Thompson RD (d over S Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.