US Bridges

Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.4 M N 25th Avenue · Structure no. P09093200000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 370th Street
CrossesBranch Wolf River
Location0.4 M N 25th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.88567, -90.92242
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$147,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 370th Street over Branch Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.