US Bridges

Lrd 15th ST over Four Mile Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.4M S JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. P03009600000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 15th ST over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 15th ST over Four Mile Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 15th ST
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.4M S JCT Ush 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.38061, -91.84821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 15th ST over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 15th ST over Four Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 15th ST over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 15th ST over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 15th ST over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.