US Bridges

Lrd 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River

GoodPosted for load

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.6M S JCT Cth V · Structure no. P03098400000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 21st ST
CrossesBr Red Cedar River
Location1.6M S JCT Cth V
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.59094, -91.72399
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic96 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 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River built?

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

What condition is Lrd 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 21st ST over Br Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.