US Bridges

Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S Cth S · Structure no. P18009900000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 521 vehicles a day, projected to reach 563 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Lowes Creek RD
CrossesLowes Creek
Location0.3M S Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.76733, -91.48469
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2024)
Projected traffic563 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 Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes 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 Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.