US Bridges

Lrd Meridian RD over Drewek Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth U · Structure no. P37019100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Meridian RD over Drewek Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Meridian RD over Drewek Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Meridian RD
CrossesDrewek Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.01704, -90.00434
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Meridian RD over Drewek Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Meridian RD over Drewek 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 Drewek Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Meridian RD over Drewek Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Meridian RD over Drewek Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.