US Bridges

Lrd Lemke RD over Killsnake River

Poor

Calumet County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. P08003400000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lemke RD over Killsnake River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lemke RD over Killsnake River in Calumet County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd Lemke RD
CrossesKillsnake River
Location2.0M N JCT Ush 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.04472, -88.05306
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$326,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lemke RD over Killsnake River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lemke 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 May 2024.

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

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Lemke RD over Killsnake River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lemke RD over Killsnake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.