US Bridges

Lrd 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M W Cth Dd · Structure no. P09001000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 178th Av.(nort
CrossesBranch Trout Creek
Location0.2 M W Cth Dd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.09869, -91.62506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lrd 178th Av.(nort over Branch Trout Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.