US Bridges

Lrd Colonial RD over Prahl Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B37015200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Colonial RD over Prahl Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Colonial RD over Prahl Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Colonial RD
CrossesPrahl Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.96303, -89.50832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2024)
Projected traffic629 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Colonial RD over Prahl Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Colonial RD over Prahl Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Colonial RD over Prahl Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Colonial RD over Prahl Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Colonial RD over Prahl Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.