US Bridges

Lrd Scotch Creek R over Scotch Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B37021300000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Scotch Creek R over Scotch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Scotch Creek R over Scotch Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Scotch Creek R
CrossesScotch Creek
Location1.5M S JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93075, -89.86356
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic123 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 Scotch Creek R over Scotch Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Scotch Creek R over Scotch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Scotch Creek R over Scotch Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Scotch Creek R over Scotch Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Scotch Creek R over Scotch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.