US Bridges

Lrd Cardinal Lane over Scotch Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B37022400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cardinal Lane over Scotch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Cardinal Lane over Scotch Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cardinal Lane
CrossesScotch Creek
Location2.1M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.93223, -89.9261
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cardinal Lane over Scotch Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cardinal Lane 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 Cardinal Lane over Scotch Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Cardinal Lane over Scotch Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cardinal Lane over Scotch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.