US Bridges

Lrd 5 1/2 Street over Lightning Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth P · Structure no. P03070000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
705
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 5 1/2 Street over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd 5 1/2 Street over Lightning Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 775 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 5 1/2 Street
CrossesLightning Creek
Location0.6M W JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.41984, -92.04383
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2022)
Projected traffic775 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5 1/2 Street over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 5 1/2 Street over Lightning 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 5 1/2 Street over Lightning Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 5 1/2 Street over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 5 1/2 Street over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.