US Bridges

Lrd 170th Ave over Br Willow River

FairPosted for load

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. P55009100000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 170th Ave over Br Willow River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 170th Ave over Br Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 170th Ave
CrossesBr Willow River
Location0.8M E JCT Cth T
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.10836, -92.4213
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic63 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 Br Willow River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lrd 170th Ave over Br 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 170th Ave over Br Willow River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 170th Ave over Br Willow River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 170th Ave over Br Willow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.