US Bridges

Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N Ush 12 · Structure no. P18010700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Bartig RD
CrossesThompson Valley Creek
Location0.4M N Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.68936, -91.14519
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2024)
Projected traffic337 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bartig RD over Thompson Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.