US Bridges

Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. P61021800000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Whalen RD
CrossesS Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.15775, -91.23689
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic225 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$241,000 (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 1972, making it 53 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 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Whalen RD over S Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.