US Bridges

Lrd 87th Street over Hay Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M N Cth C · Structure no. P09013000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 87th Street over Hay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 87th Street over Hay Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 87th Street
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.2 M N Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.03889, -91.49439
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic162 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 87th Street over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 87th Street over Hay 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 87th Street over Hay Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 87th Street over Hay Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lrd 87th Street over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.