US Bridges

Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.3 M N Cth X · Structure no. B09016000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 280th Street (
CrossesLotz Creek
Location0.3 M N Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.94894, -91.10589
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 280th Street ( over Lotz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.