US Bridges

Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Iron County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI N JCT Powell RD · Structure no. P26092100000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost Creek in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Sandy Beach Ro
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT Powell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.09405, -89.96577
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$134,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sandy Beach Ro over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.