US Bridges

Lrd Clover RD over Chippewa River 31

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 6.4M N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B57005400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Clover RD over Chippewa River 31 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Clover RD over Chippewa River 31 in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Clover RD
CrossesChippewa River 31
Location6.4M N JCT Sth 70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.9398, -90.9082
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Clover RD over Chippewa River 31 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Clover RD over Chippewa River 31 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 Clover RD over Chippewa River 31 carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Clover RD over Chippewa River 31?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Clover RD over Chippewa River 31?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.