US Bridges

Lrd Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.4 M E. of JCT Cth N · Structure no. P62092800000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Hornby RD
CrossesBr Hornby Hollow Creek
Location2.4 M E. of JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.48477, -90.98722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow 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 Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hornby RD over Br Hornby Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.