US Bridges

Lrd Allen ST over Red Cedar River

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. B03011600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Allen ST over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Allen ST over Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Allen ST
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location1.1M E JCT Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.49461, -91.73975
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Allen ST over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Allen ST over Red Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Allen ST over Red Cedar River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Allen ST over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Allen ST over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.