US Bridges

Lrd Polish Road over Maple Creek

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N of JCT W/Sth 48 · Structure no. B57007000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Polish Road over Maple Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Polish Road over Maple Creek 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 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 482 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Polish Road
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.5M N of JCT W/Sth 48
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.69807, -91.26613
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (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 Polish Road over Maple Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Polish Road over Maple 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Polish Road over Maple Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Polish Road over Maple Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Polish Road over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.