US Bridges

Lrd 195th St. over Sth 29

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Cth X · Structure no. B09003600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 195th St. over Sth 29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 195th St. over Sth 29 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 195th St.
CrossesSth 29
Location1.2M S JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.91162, -91.27696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 195th St. over Sth 29 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Lrd 195th St. 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 195th St. over Sth 29 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 195th St. over Sth 29?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 195th St. over Sth 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.