US Bridges

Lrd Litke DR over Chippewa River 26

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 40 · Structure no. B57004500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Litke DR over Chippewa River 26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Litke DR over Chippewa River 26 in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Litke DR
CrossesChippewa River 26
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.72899, -91.21148
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic59 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 Litke DR over Chippewa River 26 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Litke DR over Chippewa River 26 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Litke DR over Chippewa River 26 carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Litke DR over Chippewa River 26?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Litke DR over Chippewa River 26?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.