US Bridges

Lrd 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. P03013600000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine Creek 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 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 load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 2 1/2 Avenue
CrossesUpper Pine Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.24475, -91.82011
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine 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 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 2 1/2 Avenue over Upper Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.