US Bridges

Lrd 102nd Avenue over Duncan Creek

Poor

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.8 M E Cth Q · Structure no. B09010800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 102nd Avenue over Duncan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd 102nd Avenue over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 102nd Avenue
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location0.8 M E Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.98842, -91.421
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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic185 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$481,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 102nd Avenue over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 102nd Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 102nd Avenue over Duncan Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 102nd Avenue over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 102nd Avenue over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.