US Bridges

Lrd River Hills RD over Big Cain Creek

FairPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth Ww · Structure no. P37012100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River Hills RD over Big Cain Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd River Hills RD over Big Cain Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd River Hills RD
CrossesBig Cain Creek
Location1.6M E JCT Cth Ww
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.07558, -89.5382
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 River Hills RD over Big Cain Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River Hills RD over Big Cain 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 River Hills RD over Big Cain Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd River Hills RD over Big Cain Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River Hills RD over Big Cain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.