US Bridges

Lrd Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Ush B12 · Structure no. B18012500000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,610
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Old Wells RD
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.5M E JCT Ush B12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.83269, -91.51381
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (2024)
Projected traffic149 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR 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 Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old Wells RD over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.