US Bridges

Lrd County Line RD over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth O · Structure no. P49090400000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd County Line RD over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd County Line RD over Bear Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd County Line RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.6M W JCT Cth O
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWood County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51142, -89.75781
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Line RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lrd County Line RD over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd County Line RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd County Line RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd County Line RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.