US Bridges

Lrd Hetze RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth N · Structure no. B71004100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hetze RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Hetze RD over Mill Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Hetze RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.57003, -89.86513
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 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 Hetze RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hetze RD over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hetze RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hetze RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hetze RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.