US Bridges

Lrd Hemlock RD over Hemlock Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 2.8M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. B71003800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hemlock RD over Hemlock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hemlock RD over Hemlock Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hemlock RD
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location2.8M W JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWood County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.41639, -90.04784
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic203 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Hemlock RD over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hemlock RD over Hemlock 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 October 2022.

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

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hemlock RD over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hemlock RD over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.