US Bridges

Lrd Bay RD over E Fk Chippewa River

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. P02005900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bay RD over E Fk Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bay RD over E Fk Chippewa River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLrd Bay RD
CrossesE Fk Chippewa River
Location0.5M S JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.11122, -90.63258
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bay RD over E Fk Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bay RD 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 Bay RD over E Fk Chippewa River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bay RD over E Fk Chippewa River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bay RD over E Fk Chippewa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.