US Bridges

Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M NE Cth Q · Structure no. B09019400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 118th Avenue
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location0.2 M NE Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.01308, -91.437
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic349 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 118th Avenue over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.