US Bridges

Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Eau Pleine River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.1M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. P37036200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Eau Pleine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Smoky Hill 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesLrd Smoky Hill RD
CrossesLittle Eau Pleine River
Location2.1M S JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.71295, -89.92624
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Smoky Hill RD over Little Eau Pleine River built?

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

What condition is Lrd Smoky Hill 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 October 2024.

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

About 88 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.