US Bridges

Lrd Central Street over Duncan Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E Sth 124 · Structure no. P09071500000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,310
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Central Street over Duncan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Central Street over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,498 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Central Street
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location0.1 M E Sth 124
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93697, -91.39128
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2023)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Central Street over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Central Street over Duncan 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Central Street over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Central Street over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.