US Bridges

Lrd 6th ST over James Creek

FairPosted for load

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. P03014000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 6th ST over James Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 6th ST over James Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 6th ST
CrossesJames Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.27345, -92.03368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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 6th ST over James Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 6th ST over James Creek 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 6th ST over James Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 6th ST over James Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 6th ST over James Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.