Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 1290 Ft North of Cth S · Structure no. B09038500000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Lrd 70th Street over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.