Access Road over Eau Galle River
PoorClosed to trafficPierce County, Wisconsin · NW Day Use Area · Structure no. CEPMVPWI0EGNW01
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Access Road over Eau Galle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Eau Galle River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over Eau Galle River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over Eau Galle River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Access Road over Eau Galle River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over Eau Galle River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Eau Galle River?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).