US Bridges

Lrd Main Ave over Red Cedar River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Sth 48 · Structure no. B03000200000000

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Main Ave over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Main Ave over Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 106 years old, older 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 12,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,400 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Main Ave
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location0.8M S JCT Sth 48
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.49894, -91.73333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Main Ave over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Lrd Main Ave over Red Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Main Ave over Red Cedar River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Main Ave over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Main Ave over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.