US Bridges

Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI N JCT Cth S · Structure no. P35094900000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Skanawan Lake
CrossesSkanawan Creek
Location0.9 MI N JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.42422, -89.67051
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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Skanawan Lake over Skanawan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.