Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek
PoorPosted for loadVernon County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Sth 82 · Structure no. P62032900000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Prairie RD over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.