US Bridges

Lrd 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack Creek

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 65 · Structure no. B55014500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,578
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack Creek in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 168 TH Avenue
CrossesPaperjack Creek
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 65
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.10434, -92.52014
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2022)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack Creek carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 168 TH Avenue over Paperjack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.