Lrd 40th Street over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M N of Cth N · Structure no. P09013400000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 40th Street over Elk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 40th Street over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 40th Street over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 40th Street over 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 40th Street over Elk Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Lrd 40th Street over 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 40th Street over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.