US Bridges

Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E of Sth 52 · Structure no. B37053800000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,144
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 28,144 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,858 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Stewart Ave
CrossesWisconsin River 31
Location0.2M E of Sth 52
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.95966, -89.63257
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,144 (2024)
Projected traffic29,858 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31 built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31 carry?

About 28,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Stewart Ave over Wisconsin River 31?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.