US Bridges

Lrd 85th Avenue over Elk Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 530" East of 70th Street · Structure no. B09029600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 85th Avenue over Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 85th Avenue over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 85th Avenue
CrossesElk Creek
Location530" East of 70th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.96611, -91.52667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 85th Avenue over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 85th Avenue over Elk 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 85th Avenue over Elk Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 85th Avenue over Elk Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd 85th Avenue over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.