US Bridges

Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim Creek

Poor

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.8 M E Sth 124 · Structure no. P09002400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd 125th Avenue
CrossesJim Creek
Location0.8 M E Sth 124
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.02361, -91.37778
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd 125th Avenue over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.