US Bridges

Lrd 140th Ave over Willow River

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth a · Structure no. P55008600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 140th Ave over Willow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 140th Ave over Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLrd 140th Ave
CrossesWillow River
Location0.6M W JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.0645, -92.6148
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic425 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 Willow River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 140th Ave over Willow River 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 Willow River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 140th Ave over Willow River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 140th Ave over Willow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.