US Bridges

Lrd 18th Ave over Rush River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P55015800000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 18th Ave over Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 18th Ave over Rush River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd 18th Ave
CrossesRush River
Location0.1M W JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.88754, -92.4114
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 18th Ave over Rush River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 18th Ave over Rush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 18th Ave over Rush River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 18th Ave over Rush River?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 18th Ave over Rush River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.