US Bridges

Lrd Meridian RD over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Cth U · Structure no. P37019000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Meridian RD over Black Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Meridian RD over Black Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Meridian RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.8M N JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.02064, -90.00439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2024)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Meridian RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Meridian RD over Black 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Meridian RD over Black Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Meridian RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Meridian RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.