US Bridges

Lrd Allen ST over Potato Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Sth 97 · Structure no. B37041200000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
596
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Allen ST over Potato Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Allen ST over Potato Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Allen ST
CrossesPotato Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Sth 97
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.02801, -90.07193
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2024)
Projected traffic647 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Allen ST over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Allen ST over Potato 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Allen ST over Potato Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Allen ST over Potato Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Allen ST over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.