US Bridges

Lrd 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. P03012200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 6 1/2 Ave
CrossesHay River
Location0.9M W JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.30199, -91.99154
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic25 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 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River 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 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 6 1/2 Ave over Hay River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.