US Bridges

Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. P37037500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Gavin Ave
CrossesLittle Eau Pleine River
Location0.9M S JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.74378, -90.13984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$352,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Gavin Ave over Little Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.