US Bridges

Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. B18003100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,440 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lowe Creek RD
CrossesIH 94
Location0.3M S JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.76533, -91.48469
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lowe Creek RD over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.