Lrd 290th Street over Lotz Creek
PoorChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.7 M N 70th Avenue · Structure no. P09095500000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 290th Street over Lotz Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 290th Street over Lotz Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 290th Street over Lotz Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 290th Street over Lotz 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 290th Street over Lotz Creek carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Lrd 290th Street over Lotz Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Lrd 290th Street over Lotz Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.