US Bridges

Lrd 16th ST North over Little Bear CR

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.0M South 27th Ave · Structure no. P03016700000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 16th ST North over Little Bear CR is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 16th ST North over Little Bear 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd 16th ST North
CrossesLittle Bear CR
Location1.0M South 27th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.59489, -91.82706
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 ST North over Little Bear CR built?

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

What condition is Lrd 16th ST North over Little Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 16th ST North over Little Bear CR carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 16th ST North over Little Bear CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lrd 16th ST North over Little Bear CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.