US Bridges

Lrd Trout Brook RD over Willow River

PoorPosted for load

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. P55014600000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Trout Brook RD over Willow River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Trout Brook RD over Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,856 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Trout Brook RD
CrossesWillow River
Location1.3M N JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.00407, -92.72112
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Trout Brook RD over Willow River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Trout Brook RD over Willow River 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 Trout Brook RD over Willow River carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Trout Brook RD over Willow River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Trout Brook RD over Willow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.