US Bridges

Lrd Chestnut Road over Porky Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B37024200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Chestnut Road over Porky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Chestnut Road over Porky Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Chestnut Road
CrossesPorky Creek
Location0.7M S JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93654, -90.25814
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Chestnut Road over Porky Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Chestnut Road over Porky 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 Chestnut Road over Porky Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Chestnut Road over Porky Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Chestnut Road over Porky Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.