US Bridges

Lrd 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth Vv · Structure no. P03006000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 18 1/4 Street
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Cth Vv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.61623, -91.78036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 18 1/4 Street over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.