US Bridges

Lrd South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river)

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B04012400000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river) in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd South Shore Ro
CrossesEau Claire Lakes (river)
Location0.4M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayfield County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.28712, -91.54485
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river) carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd South Shore Ro over Eau Claire Lakes (river)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.