US Bridges

Lrd Spruce RD over Hemlock Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 73 · Structure no. B71004200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spruce RD over Hemlock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Spruce RD over Hemlock Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Spruce RD
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 73
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.46097, -89.99306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Spruce RD over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spruce 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 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spruce RD over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spruce RD over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.