US Bridges

Lrd 24th Ave over Red Cedar River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.7M W JCT Sth 48 · Structure no. B03008100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 24th Ave over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 24th Ave over Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 24th Ave
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location2.7M W JCT Sth 48
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.55209, -91.65489
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic96 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 24th Ave over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 24th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 24th Ave over Red Cedar River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 24th Ave over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 24th Ave over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.