US Bridges

Lrd Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek

PoorPosted for load

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N Cth D · Structure no. P18092100000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Gravel Pit RD
CrossesHay Creek
Location1.1M N Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.84333, -91.07508
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lrd Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek 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 Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gravel Pit RD over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.