US Bridges

Lrd 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B55014100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 50 TH Avenue
CrossesEau Galle River
Location0.7M E JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.9304, -92.2617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 50 TH Avenue over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.