US Bridges

Lrd 5th Avenue over Hay River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. B03011000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 5th Avenue over Hay River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd 5th Avenue over Hay 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd 5th Avenue
CrossesHay River
Location0.2M W JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.28064, -91.97594
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic93 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 5th Avenue over Hay River built?

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

What condition is Lrd 5th Avenue over Hay 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 5th Avenue over Hay River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 5th Avenue over Hay River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 5th Avenue over Hay River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.