US Bridges

Lrd 50th Ave. over Sth 29

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth J · Structure no. B09003300000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 50th Ave. over Sth 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 50th Ave. 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 50th Ave.
CrossesSth 29
Location0.3M W JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.91525, -91.32752
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 50th Ave. over Sth 29 built?

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

What condition is Lrd 50th Ave. over Sth 29 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 50th Ave. over Sth 29 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 50th Ave. over Sth 29?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 50th Ave. over Sth 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.