US Bridges

Lrd Swartz ST over Swan Creek

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 48 · Structure no. B57005300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Swartz ST over Swan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Swartz ST over Swan Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Swartz ST
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 48
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.66798, -91.23587
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Swartz ST over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Swartz ST over Swan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Swartz ST over Swan Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Swartz ST over Swan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Swartz ST over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.