US Bridges

Lrd Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. B37039000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Balsam RD
CrossesEau Pleine Flowage
Location1.8M E JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.78616, -89.97796
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2024)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage 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 Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Balsam RD over Eau Pleine Flowage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.