US Bridges

Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29

Poor

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth J · Structure no. B09003200000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 160 TH St.
CrossesSth 29
Location0.7M S JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.91964, -91.34689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$764,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29 carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 160 TH St. over Sth 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.