US Bridges

Lrd Farwell ST over Eau Claire River

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B18010900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Farwell ST over Eau Claire River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Farwell ST over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,579 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Farwell ST
CrossesEau Claire River
Location4.2M E JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.81389, -91.5
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2024)
Projected traffic10,579 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Farwell ST over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Farwell ST 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 Farwell ST over Eau Claire River carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Farwell ST over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Farwell ST over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.