US Bridges

Lrd Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 3.0M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B02005800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Masterson Fire
CrossesE Fk Chippewa River
Location3.0M E JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.13997, -90.45739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River 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 Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Masterson Fire over E Fk Chippewa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.