US Bridges

Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth V · Structure no. P17008400000000

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 860th ST
CrossesLower Pine Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth V
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.17626, -91.72262
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2022)
Projected traffic111 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$165,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 860th ST over Lower Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.