US Bridges

Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4MI N of Cth V · Structure no. P18010500000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Morning Crest
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Location0.4MI N of Cth V
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.72308, -91.20617
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic128 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

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$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Morning Crest over Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.