US Bridges

Lrd 170th Ave over Dry Run Creek

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. B55015000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 170th Ave over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 170th Ave over Dry Run Creek in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 170th Ave
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.8M W JCT Ush 63
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.10799, -92.38968
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 170th Ave over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 170th Ave over Dry Run 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 170th Ave over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 170th Ave over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 170th Ave over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.