US Bridges

Lrd Chesak RD over Scotch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. P37095700000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Chesak RD over Scotch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Chesak RD over Scotch Creek 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 load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Chesak RD
CrossesScotch Creek
Location1.1M E JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.93058, -90.00305
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Chesak RD over Scotch Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Chesak 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 Chesak RD over Scotch Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Chesak RD over Scotch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Chesak RD over Scotch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.