US Bridges

Lrd Baird Street over East River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B05027500000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,268
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Baird Street over East River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Baird Street over East River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 13,268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,594 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Baird Street
CrossesEast River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51013, -87.993
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,268 (2022)
Projected traffic14,594 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$881,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Baird Street over East River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Baird Street over East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Baird Street over East River carry?

About 13,268 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Baird Street over East River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Baird Street over East River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.