US Bridges

Lrd 170th ST over Willow River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.1M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. P55009900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 170th ST over Willow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd 170th ST over Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 170th ST
CrossesWillow River
Location1.1M S JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.10691, -92.45759
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2022)
Projected traffic119 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 ST over Willow River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 170th ST over Willow River 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 ST over Willow River carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 170th ST over Willow River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 170th ST over Willow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.