US Bridges

Lrd Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau River

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B50007000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Balsam ST
CrossesS Fk Flambeau River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.87847, -90.41661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic312 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Balsam ST over S Fk Flambeau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.