US Bridges

Lrd Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. P55014800000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 52 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,640 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Powell Avenue
CrossesKinnickinnic River
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.86991, -92.62854
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lrd Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Powell Avenue over Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.