US Bridges

Lrd Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth Hh · Structure no. P71015200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Arpin Hansen R
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Cth Hh
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.51161, -89.97413
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Arpin Hansen R over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.