US Bridges

Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River

Poor

Calumet County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. P08002100000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River in Calumet County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Irish RD
CrossesN Br Manitowoc River
Location0.8M S JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.17667, -88.15528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$466,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Irish RD over N Br Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.