US Bridges

Lrd 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N Pinewood DR · Structure no. B60013100000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 8 1/2 Ave
CrossesN. Fork Eau Claire River
Location0.5M N Pinewood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.05394, -90.72953
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

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 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd 8 1/2 Ave over N. Fork Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.