US Bridges

Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. B18007500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
556 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,512
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,061 by 2043. The structure is 556 ft (169.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Short ST
CrossesChippewa River 06
Location0.7M N JCT Sth 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.79347, -91.53483
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.6 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,512 (2024)
Projected traffic6,061 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06 carry?

About 5,512 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06?

The structure is 556 ft (169.6 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Short ST over Chippewa River 06?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.