LRD POWELL AVENUE
Carrying LRD POWELL AVENUE over KINNICKINNIC RIVER
0.3M W JCT STH 35, St. Croix, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD POWELL AVENUE
The LRD POWELL AVENUE bridge in St. Croix, Wisconsin carries LRD POWELL AVENUE over KINNICKINNIC RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.3 meters (149 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD POWELL AVENUE compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Last Reconstructed
- 2023
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 45.3 m (149 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P55014800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD POWELL AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LRD POWELL AVENUE against other structures in St. Croix and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LRD POWELL AVENUE?
LRD POWELL AVENUE in St. Croix, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD POWELL AVENUE inspected?
LRD POWELL AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD POWELL AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD POWELL AVENUE?
LRD POWELL AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD POWELL AVENUE?
LRD POWELL AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD POWELL AVENUE and does age affect safety?
LRD POWELL AVENUE was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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