US Bridges

Lrd Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek

Good

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 77 · Structure no. P65090200000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Frog Creek RD
CrossesFrog Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 77
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.11192, -91.77697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Frog Creek RD over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.