US Bridges

Lrd 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M E 210th Street · Structure no. P09017000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 629 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 40th Avenue
CrossesS Fk Paint Creek
Location0.2 M E 210th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.90053, -91.24637
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2023)
Projected traffic629 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Lrd 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 40th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.