US Bridges

Lrd Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. P37025800000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Chesak Rd.
CrossesFenwood Creek
Location1.4M W JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93077, -90.05319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 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 Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Chesak Rd. over Fenwood Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.