US Bridges

Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake River

Poor

Calumet County, Wisconsin · 2.7M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. P08002500000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake River in Calumet County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 100 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Killsnake RD
CrossesKillsnake River
Location2.7M W JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.08778, -88.21917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic33 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Killsnake RD over Killsnake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.