US Bridges

Lrd Cedar RD over Lowes Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.7MI W of Sth 93 · Structure no. B18014500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cedar RD over Lowes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Cedar RD over Lowes Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Cedar RD
CrossesLowes Creek
Location0.7MI W of Sth 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.70917, -91.46339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2024)
Projected traffic451 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cedar RD over Lowes Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cedar RD over Lowes Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cedar RD over Lowes Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Cedar RD over Lowes Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cedar RD over Lowes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.