US Bridges

Lrd Tainter Hollow over Tainter Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.5M S JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B62010700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tainter Hollow over Tainter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Tainter Hollow over Tainter Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Tainter Hollow
CrossesTainter Creek
Location3.5M S JCT Sth 27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.44875, -90.892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Tainter Hollow over Tainter Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tainter Hollow over Tainter 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Tainter Hollow over Tainter Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Tainter Hollow over Tainter Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tainter Hollow over Tainter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.