US Bridges

Lrd Junction RD over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Sth 52 · Structure no. P37021800000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Junction RD over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Junction RD over Big Sandy Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Junction RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.1M E JCT Sth 52
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.00235, -89.45285
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2024)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Junction RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Lrd Junction RD over Big Sandy 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 Junction RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Junction RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Junction RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.