Lrd Patzau RD over Balsam Creek
PoorPosted for loadDouglas County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. P16010900000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd Patzau RD over Balsam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Patzau RD over Balsam Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd Patzau RD over Balsam Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd Patzau 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 Patzau RD over Balsam Creek carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd Patzau RD over Balsam Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd Patzau RD over Balsam Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.