US Bridges

Lrd Spring Street over Duncan Creek

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E Sth 124 · Structure no. P09071100000000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spring Street over Duncan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Spring Street over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Spring Street
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location0.1 M E Sth 124
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93631, -91.39058
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic620 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spring Street over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spring Street over Duncan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Spring Street over Duncan Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Spring Street over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spring Street over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.