US Bridges

Lrd West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.9 M E of 345th Street · Structure no. P09002800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,535
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River 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 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 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd West Maple Str
CrossesBranch Wolf River
Location0.9 M E of 345th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.95869, -90.95494
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,535 (2023)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River built?

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

What condition is Lrd West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River 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 West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River carry?

About 2,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lrd West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Lrd West Maple Str over Branch Wolf River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.