US Bridges

Lrd 7th Ave over Tainter Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. P03016200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 7th Ave over Tainter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 7th Ave over Tainter Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 7th Ave
CrossesTainter Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.30928, -92.00174
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 7th Ave over Tainter Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 7th Ave over Tainter Creek 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 7th Ave over Tainter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 7th Ave over Tainter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lrd 7th Ave over Tainter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.