US Bridges

Lrd West Tainter H over Br Tainter Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 5.2M S JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B62016000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd West Tainter H over Br Tainter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd West Tainter H over Br Tainter Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd West Tainter H
CrossesBr Tainter Creek
Location5.2M S JCT Sth 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.43106, -90.88867
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 West Tainter H over Br Tainter Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd West Tainter H over Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd West Tainter H over Br Tainter Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd West Tainter H over Br Tainter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd West Tainter H over Br Tainter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.