US Bridges

Lrd 29th ST over Beaver Creek

Poor

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.6M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. P03013200000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 29th ST over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 29th ST over Beaver Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 29th ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.6M S JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.26953, -91.56432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 29th ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 29th ST over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 29th ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 29th ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 29th ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.