US Bridges

Lrd 30th Avenue over Muskrat Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.8 M E Cth D · Structure no. P09002700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 30th Avenue over Muskrat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 30th Avenue over Muskrat 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 30th Avenue
CrossesMuskrat Creek
Location0.8 M E Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.88633, -91.01789
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 30th Avenue over Muskrat Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd 30th Avenue over Muskrat 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 30th Avenue over Muskrat Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 30th Avenue over Muskrat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lrd 30th Avenue over Muskrat Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.