Lrd 240th Street over Birch Creek
PoorChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.7 M N Cth M · Structure no. P09094000000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 240th Street over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 240th Street over Birch Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 240th Street over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 240th Street over Birch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 240th Street over Birch Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Lrd 240th Street over Birch Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 240th Street over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.