US Bridges

Lrd 165th Ave over Fox Creek

Good

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B48005300000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 165th Ave over Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 165th Ave over Fox Creek in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd 165th Ave
CrossesFox Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.44668, -92.35427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$219,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 165th Ave over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 165th Ave over Fox 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 165th Ave over Fox Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 165th Ave over Fox Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 165th Ave over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.