US Bridges

Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 150 Ft S. Sth 40 · Structure no. P09097200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 20th Ave / Sce
Crosses18 Mile Creek
Location150 Ft S. Sth 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.00811, -91.63147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic185 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd 20th Ave / Sce over 18 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.