US Bridges

Lrd Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. P37096000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Pope Ave
CrossesBr W Br Big Eau Pleine R
Location1.6M N JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.02624, -90.27862
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2024)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R 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 Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Pope Ave over Br W Br Big Eau Pleine R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.