US Bridges

Lrd Water ST over Chippewa River

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI E JCT 1st Ave · Structure no. B18021900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
697 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,810
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Water ST over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Water ST over Chippewa River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,800 by 2043. The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Water ST
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.1 MI E JCT 1st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.8015, -91.49851
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length697 ft (212.4 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,810 (2024)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Water ST over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Water ST over Chippewa 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 Water ST over Chippewa River carry?

About 6,810 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Water ST over Chippewa River?

The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Water ST over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.