US Bridges

Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek

Poor

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. P61021700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Whalen RD
CrossesS Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.14144, -91.18206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.