US Bridges

Lrd 120th Avenue over Wolf River

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.7 M E 350th Street · Structure no. B09038600000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 120th Avenue over Wolf River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 120th Avenue over Wolf River 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd 120th Avenue
CrossesWolf River
Location0.7 M E 350th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.01644, -90.94761
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 120th Avenue over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 120th Avenue over Wolf River 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 120th Avenue over Wolf River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 120th Avenue over Wolf River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lrd 120th Avenue over Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.