US Bridges

Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13

PoorPosted for load

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 2.9M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. P16011900000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13 in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesLrd W Mail RD
CrossesST Croix River 13
Location2.9M S JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.25486, -91.96361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13 carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Mail RD over ST Croix River 13?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.