US Bridges

Lrd 15 1/4 Ave over Pokegama Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. B03019100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 15 1/4 Ave over Pokegama Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 15 1/4 Ave over Pokegama Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd 15 1/4 Ave
CrossesPokegama Creek
Location0.7M W JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.42626, -91.66936
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 15 1/4 Ave over Pokegama Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 15 1/4 Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 15 1/4 Ave over Pokegama Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 15 1/4 Ave over Pokegama Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 15 1/4 Ave over Pokegama Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.