US Bridges

Lrd 9th Ave over Turtle Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.7M W JCT Cth P · Structure no. P03011600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 9th Ave over Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 9th Ave over Turtle Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 9th Ave
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.7M W JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.33836, -92.06603
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (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 9th Ave over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 9th Ave over Turtle 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 9th Ave over Turtle Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 9th Ave over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 9th Ave over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.