US Bridges

Lrd Lake ST over Chippewa River 09

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush B12 · Structure no. B18008100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
631 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lake ST over Chippewa River 09 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lake ST over Chippewa River 09 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,640 by 2041. The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lake ST
CrossesChippewa River 09
Location0.1M W JCT Ush B12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.80713, -91.50061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length631 ft (192.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lake ST over Chippewa River 09 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lake ST over Chippewa River 09 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Lake ST over Chippewa River 09 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Lake ST over Chippewa River 09?

The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lake ST over Chippewa River 09?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.