US Bridges

Lrd Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. P37036400000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Eau Pleine ST
CrossesDenny Creek
Location1.6M E JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.77171, -89.99163
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Eau Pleine ST over Denny Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.