US Bridges

Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.3 M N Cth Ss · Structure no. P09001400000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 83rd Street/Ol
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location0.3 M N Cth Ss
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.16817, -91.51167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd 83rd Street/Ol over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.