US Bridges

Lrd 18th Ave over Vermillion River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.8M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. B03013300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 18th Ave over Vermillion River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 18th Ave over Vermillion River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 18th Ave
CrossesVermillion River
Location2.8M E JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.46656, -91.96448
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 18th Ave over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 18th Ave over Vermillion 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 18th Ave over Vermillion River carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 18th Ave over Vermillion River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 18th Ave over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.