US Bridges

Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. P37020500000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd 136th ST (dea
CrossesArtus Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.9476, -89.80838
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 136th ST (dea over Artus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.