US Bridges

Lrd Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. P55012500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Rustic RD #3
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.00625, -92.17631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2022)
Projected traffic281 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Rustic RD #3 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.