US Bridges

Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Sth 40 · Structure no. B57004400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25 in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 691 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Blomberg RD
CrossesChippewa River 25
Location1.2M E JCT Sth 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.68864, -91.1989
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2024)
Projected traffic691 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25 carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Blomberg RD over Chippewa River 25?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.