Lrd Dedham RD over Balsam Creek
PoorDouglas County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. P16010800000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Dedham RD over Balsam Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Dedham RD over Balsam Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Dedham RD over Balsam Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Dedham RD over Balsam 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 Dedham RD over Balsam Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Dedham RD over Balsam Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Dedham RD over Balsam Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.