US Bridges

Lrd Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.7M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. B37024300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River 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 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Elderberry RD
CrossesBig Eau Pleine River
Location1.7M W JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93083, -90.25088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic187 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 Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Elderberry RD over Big Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.