US Bridges

Lrd 18th Ave over Yellow River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. B03018200000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 18th Ave over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 18th Ave over Yellow River 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 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 18th Ave
CrossesYellow River
Location1.6M E JCT Cth T
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.46618, -91.88758
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic453 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Yellow River built?

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

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

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 18th Ave over Yellow River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 18th Ave over Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.