US Bridges

Lrd 48th ST over Buena Vista Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Cth W · Structure no. B71014300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 48th ST over Buena Vista Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 48th ST over Buena Vista Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd 48th ST
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
Location0.8M S JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.36197, -89.76532
Functional classUrban 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 2024
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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 48th ST over Buena Vista Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 48th ST over Buena Vista 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 48th ST over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 48th ST over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 48th ST over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.