US Bridges

Lrd E Main ST over Butternut Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. B02001700000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Main ST over Butternut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd E Main ST over Butternut Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,725 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Main ST
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.01122, -90.49192
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Main ST over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Main ST over Butternut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Main ST over Butternut Creek carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd E Main ST over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Main ST over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.