US Bridges

Lrd Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth Db · Structure no. B49008400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Sunset DR
CrossesLittle Eau Claire River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth Db
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.6829, -89.62561
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2024)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River 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 Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sunset DR over Little Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.