US Bridges

Lrd 170th ST over Trade River

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. P48003800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 170th ST over Trade River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 170th ST 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 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 170th ST
CrossesTrade River
Location1.4M N JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.6185, -92.51
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2024)
Projected traffic47 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 170th ST over Trade River built?

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

What condition is Lrd 170th ST over Trade River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 170th ST over Trade River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 170th ST over Trade River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 170th ST over Trade River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.