US Bridges

Lrd 20th Street over Branch Elk Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · .3M West of 630 Avenue · Structure no. B09030300000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 20th Street over Branch Elk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 20th Street over Branch Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 20th Street
CrossesBranch Elk Creek
Location.3M West of 630 Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.90517, -91.63083
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2023)
Projected traffic333 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 20th Street over Branch Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 20th Street over Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 20th Street over Branch Elk Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 20th Street over Branch Elk Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 20th Street over Branch Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.