Lrd 15th Ave over Rice Creek
PoorPosted for loadBarron County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth Ss · Structure no. P03097200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 15th Ave over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 15th Ave over Rice Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 15th Ave over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 15th Ave over Rice 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 15th Ave over Rice Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lrd 15th Ave over Rice Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 15th Ave over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.