US Bridges

Lrd Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Ush 12 to E · Structure no. B18007700000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
843 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,210
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,869 by 2043. The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Hastings Way N
CrossesEau Claire River
Location1.7M N JCT Ush 12 to E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.81434, -91.47307
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length843 ft (257 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,210 (2024)
Projected traffic52,869 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Lrd Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River carry?

About 19,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hastings Way N over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.