US Bridges

Lrd Itasca ST over Bluff Creek

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Ush 2 · Structure no. B16009300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
626
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Itasca ST over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Itasca ST over Bluff Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 626 vehicles a day, projected to reach 688 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Itasca ST
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Ush 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.68364, -92.01472
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2022)
Projected traffic688 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Itasca ST over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Itasca ST over Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Lrd Itasca ST over Bluff Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Itasca ST over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Itasca ST over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.