US Bridges

Lrd Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Main Ave · Structure no. B03018700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Sawyer ST
CrossesUpper Rice Lake
Location0.6M E JCT Main Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.49358, -91.71983
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic4,936 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

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 Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake 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 Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Sawyer ST over Upper Rice Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.