US Bridges

Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch Creek

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. P37024900000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Chesak RD
CrossesBr Scotch Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93086, -89.94611
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic127 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Chesak RD over Br Scotch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.