US Bridges

Lrd 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 2.3M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B17015200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 240th Ave
CrossesBr Chippewa River
Location2.3M S JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.76695, -91.71453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 240th Ave over Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.