US Bridges

Lrd 1st Ave over Hay River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. P03013900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 1st Ave over Hay River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 1st Ave over Hay River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 1st Ave
CrossesHay River
Location0.3M W JCT Cth F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.2281, -91.99369
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1st Ave over Hay River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 1st Ave over Hay River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 1st Ave over Hay River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 1st Ave over Hay River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 1st Ave over Hay River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.