US Bridges

Lrd 23 1/4 Ave over Yellow River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W of 12th Street · Structure no. B03010600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 23 1/4 Ave over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 23 1/4 Ave over Yellow River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 23 1/4 Ave
CrossesYellow River
Location0.4M W of 12th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.54236, -91.91793
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
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 23 1/4 Ave over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 23 1/4 Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 23 1/4 Ave over Yellow River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 23 1/4 Ave over Yellow River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 23 1/4 Ave over Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.