US Bridges

Lrd Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P37029600000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Kenton RD
CrossesLittle Eau Pleine River
Location1.6M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.82214, -90.28987
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic24 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 Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kenton RD over Little Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.