US Bridges

Lrd Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey Creek

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 200 N of Cherryville RD · Structure no. B04012000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wickstrom Road
CrossesWhittlesey Creek
Location200 N of Cherryville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayfield County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.59483, -90.96553
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck49 ft (15 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey 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 Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wickstrom Road over Whittlesey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.