US Bridges

Lrd 140th Ave over Drainage Way

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 65 · Structure no. B55015700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 140th Ave over Drainage Way is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 140th Ave over Drainage Way 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 140th Ave
CrossesDrainage Way
Location1.1M E JCT Sth 65
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.06458, -92.51641
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 140th Ave over Drainage Way built?

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

What condition is Lrd 140th Ave over Drainage Way in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 140th Ave over Drainage Way carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 140th Ave over Drainage Way?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Lrd 140th Ave over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.