US Bridges

Lrd 30th ST over Moose Ear Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. P03094200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 30th ST over Moose Ear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 30th ST over Moose Ear Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 30th ST
CrossesMoose Ear Creek
Location1.7M N JCT Ush 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.43293, -91.54094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 30th ST over Moose Ear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 30th ST over Moose Ear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 30th ST over Moose Ear Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 30th ST over Moose Ear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 30th ST over Moose Ear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.