US Bridges

Lrd Main Street over Yellow River

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.6 M N Cth X · Structure no. B09010100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Main Street over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Main Street over Yellow River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,749 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Main Street
CrossesYellow River
Location0.6 M N Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.95328, -91.15089
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2023)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Main Street over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Main Street over Yellow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Main Street over Yellow River carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Main Street over Yellow River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Main Street over Yellow River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.