US Bridges

Lrd 160th ST over Girards Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. P55091200000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 160th ST over Girards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 160th ST over Girards Creek in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 160th ST
CrossesGirards Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.00091, -92.47666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic178 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 160th ST over Girards Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 160th ST over Girards 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 160th ST over Girards Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 160th ST over Girards Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 160th ST over Girards Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.