US Bridges

Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River

PoorPosted for load

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. P16013100000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 2 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Lidberg Bridge
CrossesEau Claire River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.23492, -91.70661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic82 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lidberg Bridge over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.