US Bridges

Lrd 260th Avenue over Fisher River

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 1.3 M E Sth 27 · Structure no. B09023000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 260th Avenue over Fisher River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd 260th Avenue over Fisher River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 260th Avenue
CrossesFisher River
Location1.3 M E Sth 27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.22003, -91.08997
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 260th Avenue over Fisher River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 260th Avenue over Fisher River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 260th Avenue over Fisher River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 260th Avenue over Fisher River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 260th Avenue over Fisher River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.