US Bridges

Lrd Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.2MI E Sth 52 · Structure no. B37020300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
455 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,160
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32 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 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 27,160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,321 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Scott Street
CrossesWisconsin River 32
Location0.2MI E Sth 52
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.96087, -89.63294
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,160 (2024)
Projected traffic11,321 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32 built?

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

What condition is Lrd Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32 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 Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32 carry?

About 27,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Scott Street over Wisconsin River 32?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.