US Bridges

Lrd S Front ST over Yellow River

Fair

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B65002900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Front ST over Yellow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd S Front ST over Yellow River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 503 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S Front ST
CrossesYellow River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashburn County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.82013, -91.88816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic503 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 S Front ST over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S Front ST over Yellow River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S Front ST over Yellow River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd S Front ST over Yellow River?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Front ST over Yellow River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.