US Bridges

Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb

Poor

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI W Ush 63 · Structure no. B55030100000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 60th Ave
CrossesRush River - Dry Streamb
Location0.9 MI W Ush 63
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.9492, -92.3928
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$213,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Lrd 60th Ave over Rush River - Dry Streamb?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.