US Bridges

Lrd 16th Ave over Moose Ear Creek

FairPosted for load

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W of 30th Street · Structure no. P03008100000000

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 16th Ave over Moose Ear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 16th Ave over Moose Ear Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 111 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd 16th Ave
CrossesMoose Ear Creek
Location0.2M W of 30th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.43651, -91.54519
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 16th Ave over Moose Ear Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Lrd 16th Ave over Moose Ear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 16th Ave over Moose Ear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 16th Ave over Moose Ear Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 16th Ave over Moose Ear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.