US Bridges

Lrd 190th Avenue over Branch Duncan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M W Sth 64 · Structure no. P09012400000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 190th Avenue over Branch Duncan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 190th Avenue over Branch Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 190th Avenue
CrossesBranch Duncan Creek
Location0.1 M W Sth 64
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.12036, -91.49864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$195,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 190th Avenue over Branch Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 190th Avenue over Branch 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 190th Avenue over Branch Duncan Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 190th Avenue over Branch Duncan Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 190th Avenue over Branch Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.