US Bridges

Lrd Hastings Way S over Eau Claire River

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Cth Q to E · Structure no. B18007800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
814 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
48,063
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hastings Way S over Eau Claire River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hastings Way S over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 48,063 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,869 by 2043. The structure is 814 ft (248.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hastings Way S
CrossesEau Claire River
Location0.5M S JCT Cth Q to E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.81658, -91.47445
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length814 ft (248.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,063 (2022)
Projected traffic52,869 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hastings Way S over Eau Claire River 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 Hastings Way S over Eau Claire River carry?

About 48,063 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 814 ft (248.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hastings Way S over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.