US Bridges

Lrd 285th Ave. over Trade River

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 4.2M W JCT Sth 87 · Structure no. P48003200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 285th Ave. over Trade River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 285th Ave. over Trade River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 285th Ave.
CrossesTrade River
Location4.2M W JCT Sth 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.62133, -92.733
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 285th Ave. over Trade River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 285th Ave. over Trade 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 285th Ave. over Trade River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 285th Ave. over Trade River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 285th Ave. over Trade River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.