US Bridges

Lrd 1/2 Avenue over Vance Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.0M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. P03094600000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 1/2 Avenue over Vance Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 1/2 Avenue over Vance Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd 1/2 Avenue
CrossesVance Creek
Location2.0M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.21616, -92.05967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 1/2 Avenue over Vance Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 1/2 Avenue over Vance 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 1/2 Avenue over Vance Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 1/2 Avenue over Vance Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 1/2 Avenue over Vance Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.