US Bridges

Lrd Meadow Lark RD over East River

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. P05013200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Meadow Lark RD over East River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Meadow Lark RD over East River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Meadow Lark RD
CrossesEast River
Location0.9M W JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.34275, -88.10968
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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 Meadow Lark RD over East River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Meadow Lark RD over East 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Meadow Lark RD over East River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Meadow Lark RD over East River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Meadow Lark RD over East River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.