US Bridges

Lrd 10th Avenue over Sherman Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2150 Ft E 50th Street · Structure no. B09037300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 10th Avenue over Sherman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd 10th Avenue over Sherman Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 10th Avenue
CrossesSherman Creek
Location2150 Ft E 50th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.85703, -91.56103
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2023)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 10th Avenue over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 10th Avenue over Sherman 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 Sherman Creek carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 10th Avenue over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd 10th Avenue over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.