Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadChippewa County, Wisconsin · 1.8 M W Cth H · Structure no. P09094800000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 170th Ave/Otte over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.