US Bridges

Lrd E Mallard RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI E of Ush 53 · Structure no. P18011700000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Mallard RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd E Mallard RD over Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd E Mallard RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.67936, -91.32742
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 E Mallard RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Mallard RD over Otter 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 E Mallard RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd E Mallard RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Mallard RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.