US Bridges

Lrd 205th Avenue over Mccann Creek

Poor

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.3 M E Sth 40 · Structure no. P09010700000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 205th Avenue over Mccann Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 205th Avenue over Mccann Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 100 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLrd 205th Avenue
CrossesMccann Creek
Location0.3 M E Sth 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.14192, -91.44397
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$145,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 205th Avenue over Mccann Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Lrd 205th Avenue over Mccann 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 205th Avenue over Mccann Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 205th Avenue over Mccann Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 205th Avenue over Mccann Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.