US Bridges

Lrd 20 1/2 Ave over Yellow River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.4M W JCT Sth 25 · Structure no. B03015700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 20 1/2 Ave over Yellow River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 20 1/2 Ave over Yellow River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd 20 1/2 Ave
CrossesYellow River
Location2.4M W JCT Sth 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.49921, -91.89173
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 20 1/2 Ave over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 20 1/2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 20 1/2 Ave over Yellow River carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 20 1/2 Ave over Yellow River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 20 1/2 Ave over Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.