US Bridges

Lrd Barstow ST over Eau Claire River

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Ush B12 · Structure no. B18011000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,473
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Barstow ST over Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Barstow ST over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,320 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Barstow ST
CrossesEau Claire River
Location0.1M N JCT Ush B12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.81339, -91.50106
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,473 (2022)
Projected traffic9,320 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Barstow ST over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,473 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Barstow ST over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Barstow ST over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.