US Bridges

Lrd Pass RD (dead over Needle Creek

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 659 N. Novak Rd. · Structure no. P50095100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pass RD (dead over Needle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Pass RD (dead over Needle Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Pass RD (dead
CrossesNeedle Creek
Location659 N. Novak Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.55314, -90.51298
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pass RD (dead over Needle Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Pass RD (dead over Needle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Pass RD (dead over Needle Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Pass RD (dead over Needle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Lrd Pass RD (dead over Needle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.