Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek
PoorPosted for loadBarron County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W of 5 1/2 Street · Structure no. P03011000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 15th Ave over Br Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.