US Bridges

Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. P37095100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Aspen RD
CrossesScotch Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.91416, -89.98447
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2022)
Projected traffic287 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$158,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Aspen RD over Scotch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.