US Bridges

Lrd Kraus ST over Wild Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. B37019000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kraus ST over Wild Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Kraus ST over Wild Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Kraus ST
CrossesWild Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.72861, -90.03424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic121 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kraus ST over Wild Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kraus ST over Wild 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kraus ST over Wild Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Kraus ST over Wild Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kraus ST over Wild Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.