US Bridges

Lrd Elm RD over Bear Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B71009500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Elm RD over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Elm RD over Bear Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Elm RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Cth O
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.49639, -89.73373
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 above top of footing
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Elm RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Elm RD over Bear 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 Elm RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Elm RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Elm RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.