US Bridges

Lrd Weeks RD over Killsnake River

Poor

Calumet County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P08003900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Weeks RD over Killsnake River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Weeks RD over Killsnake River in Calumet County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Weeks RD
CrossesKillsnake River
Location1.4M N JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.05972, -88.12333
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Weeks RD over Killsnake River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Weeks 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 Weeks RD over Killsnake River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Weeks RD over Killsnake River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Weeks RD over Killsnake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.