US Bridges

Lrd 7th Ave over Br Red Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. P03095100000000

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
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 7th Ave over Br Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 7th Ave 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 7th Ave
CrossesBr Red Cedar River
Location2.3M E JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.30755, -91.70686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 7th Ave over Br Red Cedar River built?

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

What condition is Lrd 7th Ave 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 7th Ave over Br Red Cedar River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 7th Ave over Br Red Cedar River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 7th Ave over Br Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.