US Bridges

Lrd Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 3.2M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B04003800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Kaukamo RD
CrossesMuskeg Creek
Location3.2M N JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.6589, -91.46682
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kaukamo RD over Muskeg Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.