US Bridges

Lrd 870th Ave over Br Rush River

Good

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B47015200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 870th Ave over Br Rush River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 870th Ave over Br Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 436 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 870th Ave
CrossesBr Rush River
Location0.1M W JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.85509, -92.41738
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2022)
Projected traffic436 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 870th Ave over Br Rush River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 870th Ave over Br Rush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 870th Ave over Br Rush River carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 870th Ave over Br Rush River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Lrd 870th Ave over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.