US Bridges

Lrd Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B49006200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Old Wausau RD
CrossesHay Meadow Creek
Location0.7M S JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.56366, -89.59772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2024)
Projected traffic330 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 Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Old Wausau RD over Hay Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.