US Bridges

Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek

Poor

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.3 M W Sth 124 · Structure no. B09009700000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,855
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,031 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Bridgewater Av
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location0.3 M W Sth 124
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.09625, -91.49342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2023)
Projected traffic3,031 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.