US Bridges

Lrd Prentice RD over Douglas Creek

FairPosted for load

Price County, Wisconsin · 2.6M S JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P50008000000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Prentice RD over Douglas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Prentice RD over Douglas Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Prentice RD
CrossesDouglas Creek
Location2.6M S JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.50208, -90.29064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic94 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 Prentice RD over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Prentice RD over Douglas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Prentice RD over Douglas Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Prentice RD over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Prentice RD over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.