US Bridges

Lrd 178th Av(north over Trout Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E 10th Ave(auburn R · Structure no. B09025000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 178th Av(north over Trout Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 178th Av(north over Trout Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 178th Av(north
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.1 M E 10th Ave(auburn R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.09846, -91.65003
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic116 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 178th Av(north over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 178th Av(north over Trout 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 178th Av(north over Trout Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 178th Av(north over Trout Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 178th Av(north over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.