LRD ELK CREEK RD
Carrying LRD ELK CREEK RD over IH 94
5.5M E JCT USH 12 TO E, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD ELK CREEK RD
The LRD ELK CREEK RD bridge in Eau Claire, Wisconsin carries LRD ELK CREEK RD over IH 94. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 27,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD ELK CREEK RD compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 27,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B18001400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD ELK CREEK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LRD ELK CREEK RD against other structures in Eau Claire and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LRD ELK CREEK RD?
LRD ELK CREEK RD in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD ELK CREEK RD inspected?
LRD ELK CREEK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 27,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD ELK CREEK RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD ELK CREEK RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LRD ELK CREEK RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD ELK CREEK RD?
Ownership is not specified for LRD ELK CREEK RD in the NBI.
How old is LRD ELK CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
LRD ELK CREEK RD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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