US Bridges

Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. P39004900000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon Creek in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 3rd Ave
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarquette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.69162, -89.56311
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2024)
Projected traffic104 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lrd 3rd Ave over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.