US Bridges

Lrd Colonial Road over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B37020400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Colonial Road over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Colonial Road over Big Sandy 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 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Colonial Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.9M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.95859, -89.50807
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Colonial Road 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 Colonial Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Colonial Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Colonial Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.