US Bridges

Lrd Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124)

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. B18013500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124) in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Western Ave
CrossesSTH312 (old STH124)
Location1.2M N JCT Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.84232, -91.47781
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124) 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 Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124) carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Western Ave over STH312 (old STH124)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.