US Bridges

Lrd Blue Bell RD over E Br Eau Claire River

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. P34092000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blue Bell RD over E Br Eau Claire River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Blue Bell RD over E Br Eau Claire River in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Blue Bell RD
CrossesE Br Eau Claire River
Location2.1M E JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.21961, -89.18986
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2024)
Projected traffic264 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blue Bell RD over E Br Eau Claire River 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 Blue Bell RD over E Br Eau Claire River carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.