US Bridges

Lrd Lookout Road over Eau Claire River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B37040200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lookout Road over Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lookout Road over Eau Claire River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Lookout Road
CrossesEau Claire River
Location2.0M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.96628, -89.39719
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic123 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Lookout Road over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lookout Road over Eau Claire 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lookout Road over Eau Claire River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Lookout Road over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lookout Road over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.