US Bridges

Lrd Main ST over Bay City Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P02071300000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,909
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Main ST over Bay City Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Main ST over Bay City Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 3,909 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,187 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Main ST
CrossesBay City Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.59603, -90.87319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,909 (2024)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Main ST over Bay City Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lrd Main ST over Bay City 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 Main ST over Bay City Creek carry?

About 3,909 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Main ST over Bay City Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Main ST over Bay City Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.