US Bridges

Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. P37022300000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd River Edge RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.5M N JCT Cth Z
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.00783, -89.4679
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$168,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River Edge RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.