US Bridges

Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth J · Structure no. B37013300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Owl Ridge RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.97446, -89.49151
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2024)
Projected traffic143 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.