US Bridges

Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M W Cth T · Structure no. P09013200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 80th Avenue
CrossesBranch Elk Creek
Location0.2 M W Cth T
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.95847, -91.55811
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: 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 rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$143,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 80th Avenue over Branch Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.