US Bridges

Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Prahl Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth J · Structure no. B37024900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Prahl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Prahl Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 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).

CarriesLrd Owl Ridge RD
CrossesPrahl Creek
Location1.3M W JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.97437, -89.51699
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic44 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 Owl Ridge RD over Prahl Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Prahl 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 Owl Ridge RD over Prahl Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Prahl Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Owl Ridge RD over Prahl Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.