US Bridges

Lrd Degner ST over Black Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 97 · Structure no. P37071600000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Degner ST over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Degner ST over Black Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 718 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Degner ST
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 97
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.03388, -90.06987
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2024)
Projected traffic718 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Degner ST over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Degner ST over Black 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Degner ST over Black Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Degner ST over Black Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Lrd Degner ST over Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.