US Bridges

Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River

Poor

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E Sth 27 · Structure no. P18091100000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Nd
CrossesBr Eau Claire River
Location2.7M E Sth 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.76753, -91.10397
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic281 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Nd over Br Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.