US Bridges

Lrd 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.5 M E. of M · Structure no. B03018000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 17 1/4 Avenue
CrossesPokegama Creek
Location0.5 M E. of M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.45744, -91.65364
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 17 1/4 Avenue over Pokegama Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.