US Bridges

Lrd Bower ST over Cat Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. B71008600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bower ST over Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Bower ST over Cat Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Bower ST
CrossesCat Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.44083, -90.13052
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bower ST over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bower ST over Cat 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Lrd Bower ST over Cat Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bower ST over Cat Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bower ST over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.