US Bridges

Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River

Good

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth H · Structure no. B34003300000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Blue Bell RD
CrossesW Br Eau Claire River
Location0.6M W JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.21883, -89.24375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic89 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Blue Bell RD over W Br Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.