US Bridges

Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar River

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 3.3M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. P03094100000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 19th ST
CrossesBr Red Cedar River
Location3.3M N JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.45183, -91.76541
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$191,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 19th ST over Br Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.