US Bridges

Lrd 75th ST over Beaver Brook

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. P48091600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 75th ST over Beaver Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd 75th ST over Beaver Brook in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 75th ST
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.2M N JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.31242, -92.31599
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic225 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$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 75th ST over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 75th ST over Beaver Brook 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 75th ST over Beaver Brook carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 75th ST over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 75th ST over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.