US Bridges

Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River

Fair

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. P39002400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Dixie Ave
CrossesMecan River
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarquette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.95217, -89.32601
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Dixie Ave over Mecan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.