US Bridges

Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR

FairPosted for load

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI N of Ush 12 · Structure no. P18009300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
144 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Watertower RD
CrossesCnw RR
Location1.1 MI N of Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.77708, -91.29114
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Watertower RD over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.