US Bridges

Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek

Poor

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E Cth X · Structure no. P18008700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Town Line RD
CrossesHay Creek
Location2.6M E Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.85711, -91.07206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Town Line RD over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.