US Bridges

Lrd 17th ST over Yellow River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. B03007500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 17th ST over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 17th ST over Yellow River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 17th ST
CrossesYellow River
Location1.5M S JCT Ush 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.37675, -91.80678
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 17th ST over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 17th ST over Yellow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 17th ST over Yellow River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 17th ST over Yellow River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 17th ST over Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.