US Bridges

Lrd 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E Cth H · Structure no. B09025300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 617 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 10th Avenue
CrossesBr Little Otter Creek
Location0.1 M E Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.97325, -90.93031
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2023)
Projected traffic617 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

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 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 10th Avenue over Br Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.