US Bridges

Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Wisconsin · 4.9M W JCT Cth G · Structure no. P71006900000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd 1st ST East
CrossesBr Cranberry Creek
Location4.9M W JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.24895, -90.05785
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 1st ST East over Br Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.