US Bridges

Lrd County Line RD over Elk Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.0M W Ush 12 · Structure no. P18009500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd County Line RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd County Line RD over Elk Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd County Line RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.0M W Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.85561, -91.6495
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Line RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd County Line RD over Elk Creek 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 County Line RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd County Line RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd County Line RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.