US Bridges

Lrd Bear Den Drive over Duncan Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 100" E Irvine Park DR · Structure no. B09027000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bear Den Drive over Duncan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Bear Den Drive over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Bear Den Drive
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location100" E Irvine Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.95417, -91.3975
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Bear Den Drive over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bear Den Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bear Den Drive over Duncan Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Bear Den Drive over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bear Den Drive over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.