US Bridges

Lrd Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. B02006900000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32 in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Pieper RD (dea
CrossesChippewa River 32
Location2.4M S JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.10394, -90.65381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Lrd Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Pieper RD (dea over Chippewa River 32?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.