US Bridges

Lrd 20th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.8 M E Cth K · Structure no. P09017200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 20th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 20th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 489 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 20th Avenue
CrossesS Fk Paint Creek
Location0.8 M E Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.87142, -91.25192
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2023)
Projected traffic489 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 20th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 20th 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 20th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 20th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 20th Avenue over S Fk Paint Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.