US Bridges

Lrd 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.8M West Cth P · Structure no. P03016300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 16th Ave - Eas
CrossesBr Lightning CR
Location1.8M West Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.43846, -92.05896
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lrd 16th Ave - Eas over Br Lightning CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.