US Bridges

Lrd 15th Avenue over Vermillion River

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · .1M W of 91/4 Street · Structure no. P03014900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 15th Avenue over Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 15th Avenue over Vermillion River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 15th Avenue
CrossesVermillion River
Location.1M W of 91/4 Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.42373, -91.96734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic63 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 15th Avenue over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 15th Avenue over Vermillion 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 15th Avenue over Vermillion River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 15th Avenue over Vermillion River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 15th Avenue over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.