US Bridges

Lrd 1st Ave over Devils Creek

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 77 · Structure no. B02004400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 1st Ave over Devils Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 1st Ave over Devils Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 1st Ave
CrossesDevils Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Sth 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.32019, -90.65283
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2024)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1st Ave over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 1st Ave over Devils 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 1st Ave over Devils Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 1st Ave over Devils Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 1st Ave over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.