Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek
PoorBarron County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E of 4th Street · Structure no. P03095400000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 15 1/2 Avenue over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.